opprobrium[noun]Synonyms: disgrace, discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, shame
Contrasted words: credit, prestige
Related Words: abuse,
scurrility,
vituperation [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
op‧pro‧bri‧um /əˈprəʊbriəm $ əˈproʊ-/
noun [uncountable] formal[
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Latin;
Origin: opprobrare 'to blame', from probrum 'disgrace']
strong criticism or disapproval, especially expressed publicly
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