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OPPROBRIUM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A state of extreme dishonor
Example:
the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city
Synonyms:
infamy; opprobrium
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("opprobrium" is a kind of...):
dishonor; dishonour (a state of shame or disgrace)
Derivation:
opprobrious ((used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame)
Sense 2
Meaning:
State of disgrace resulting from public abuse
Synonyms:
obloquy; opprobrium
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("opprobrium" is a kind of...):
