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   opprobrium

   /əˈprəʊbrɪəm/

   noun

   • 1. harsh criticism or censure: "the critical opprobrium generated by his films" Similar vilificationabusevituperationcondemnationcriticismcensurecastigationdenunciationdefamationdenigrationdisparagementobloquyderogationslanderrevilementrevilingcalumnycalumniationexecrationexcoriationlambastingupbraidingbad presscharacter assassinationattackinvectivelibelinsultsaspersionsinformal:flakmud-slingingbad-mouthingtongue-lashingstickverbalslagging offarchaic:contumelyrare:animadversionobjurgationOpposite praise
   • ▪ public disgrace arising from shameful conduct: "the opprobrium of being closely associated with gangsters" Similar disgraceshamedishonourdiscreditstigmahumiliationloss of faceignominyodiumobloquydisfavourdisreputeill reputeinfamynotorietyscandalstainrare:disesteemOpposite honour
   • ▪ an occasion or cause of reproach or disgrace.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘infamy’, from opprobrum, from ob- ‘against’ + probrum ‘disgraceful act’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › opprobriumOpprobrium Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : something that brings disgrace. 2. a. : public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct considered grossly wrong or vicious. Collaborators with the enemy did not escape the opprobrium of the townspeople. b. : contempt, reproach. The bombing of the church was met with widespread opprobrium. Did you know? Unfamiliar with opprobrium?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPPROBRIUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   nail. recrimination. sacrificial lamb. stitch. See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: (Definition of opprobrium from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Examples of opprobrium. opprobrium.

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   Opprobrium definition: the disgrace or the reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful; infamy.. See examples of OPPROBRIUM used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPPROBRIUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   opprobrium in British English. (əˈprəʊbrɪəm ) noun. 1. the state of being abused or scornfully criticized. 2. reproach or censure. 3. a cause of disgrace or ignominy.

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   opprobrium. If you go against or oppose what's good, you might earn opprobrium — the opposite of getting attention for something good. Bad behavior leads to opprobrium. If you throw a soft drink off the theater balcony, the opprobrium might keep you from getting dates to the movies.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPPROBRIUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] formal us / əˈproʊ.bri.əm / uk / əˈprəʊ.bri.əm / Add to word list. severe criticism and blame: International opprobrium has been heaped on the country following its attack on its neighbors. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Blaming & accusing. accusatory. accuse someone of a crime. accuse someone of something. accuser.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › opprobrium_nopprobrium, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun opprobrium. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Nov 9, 2024 · From that day these outrages have never ceased, until now they have reached a pitch which makes us the opprobrium of the civilized world. (uncountable) Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy. [from late 17th c.] Synonyms: obloquy, (obsolete) opprobry.

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    A complete guide to the word "OPPROBRIUM": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › opprobriumOpprobrium Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Opprobrium definition: The disgrace or infamy attached to conduct viewed as grossly shameful.