opprobrium
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
First attested 1656, from Latin opprōbrium (“reproach, disgrace”), from opprōbrō (“reproach, taunt”), from ob (“against”) + probrum (“disgrace, dishonor”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
opprobrium
- Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.
- Scornful reproach or contempt
- Don't give him a term of opprobrium.
- A cause of shame or disgrace.
Quotations[edit]
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Synonyms[edit]
- (scornful reproach): blame, castigation, censure, defamation, derision, invective, libel, reproach, revilement, scolding, signifying, tirade, upbraiding, vilification, vituperation
- (cause of shame or disgrace): curse
Translations[edit]
ignominy
Latin[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Noun[edit]
opprōbrium (genitive opprōbriī); n, second declension
