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Opprobrium
01
severe criticism or public condemnation, often directed at someone's actions or behavior that is considered shameful or disgraceful
02
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
opprobrium
n
Example
The politician faced widespread opprobrium after being caught in a corruption scandal, tarnishing his reputation irreparably.
The artist's controversial exhibit received both praise and opprobrium from critics and audiences alike, sparking heated debates about freedom of expression.
The celebrity's insensitive remarks provoked a wave of opprobrium on social media, leading to public apologies and damage control efforts.
The company's decision to lay off thousands of employees sparked public opprobrium and calls for boycotts of its products.
Despite the opprobrium from animal rights activists, the controversial bullfighting event continued to draw crowds year after year.
