opspraak
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Deverbal from opspreken; compare spraak.
Pronunciation
[edit]Audio: (file)
Noun
[edit]opspraak f or m (uncountable)
- (generally negative or divided) attention in public discourse
- De schrijver kwam in opspraak door zijn controversiële toespraak. ― The writer received mixed public reactions because of his controversial speech.
Usage notes
[edit]- Mostly used in the collocation in opspraak komen (see usage example).