opprobrium
Pronunciation
/əˈpɹoʊbɹiəm/

Definition & Meaning of "opprobrium"in English

Opprobrium
01

severe criticism or public condemnation, often directed at someone's actions or behavior that is considered shameful or disgraceful

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Examples
The politician faced widespread opprobrium after being caught in a corruption scandal, tarnishing his reputation irreparably.
02

public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

Examples
The opprobrium of the corruption scandal followed him long after he left office.
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