opprobrium
Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviourDisgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy.
» The candidate became the target of growing opprobrium as his past misdeeds came to light.
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1 sentencesThe candidate became the target of growing opprobrium as his past misdeeds came to light.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy.
Opprobration
бесче́стьеbesčéstʹje, позо́рpozór
ганьба́hanʹbá, безче́стяbezčéstja
(countable, uncountable)Scornful contempt or reproach; (countable) an instance of this.
(archaic, countable)A cause, object, or situation of disgrace or shame.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Behaviour which is disgraceful or shameful.
- state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
- a state of extreme dishonor
Forms
plural: opprobriums / opprobria| Singular | opprobrium |
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regular
Synonyms
15 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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