opprobrium

noun op·pro·bri·um \-brē-əm\

: very strong disapproval or criticism of a person or thing especially by a large number of people

Full Definition of OPPROBRIUM

: something that brings disgrace

a : public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct considered grossly wrong or vicious

b : contempt, reproach

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Origin of OPPROBRIUM

Latin, from opprobrare to reproach, from ob in the way of + probrum reproach; akin to Latin pro forward and to Latin ferre to carry, bring — more at ob-, for, bear

First Known Use: 1656

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Synonyms: dishonor, disgrace, reflection, reproach, scandal

Antonyms: credit, honor

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