opprobrium

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms

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[edit] Etymology

Opprobrium (first attested in 1656) from Old French opprobrieux, from Late Latin opprobriosus, from Latin opprobare (“‘to reproach, taunt’”), from ob (“‘against’”) + probum (“‘reproach, infamy’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /əˈpɹoʊbɹiəm/

[edit] Noun

opprobrium

1. Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.
2. Scornful reproach or contempt

   Don't give him a term of opprobrium.

3. A cause of shame or disgrace.

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Synonyms

blame castigation censure curse defamation derision insults invective

knifing libel quinine reproach revilement scolding

screwing signifying slander swearing tirade upbraiding vilification vituperation