Definitions

opprobrium

[uh-proh-bree-uhm] / əˈproʊ bri əm /

NOUN

disgrace

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ignominy infamy

STRONG

blemish debasement degradation discredit dishonor disrepute disrespect humiliation obloquy shame stain stigma tarnish

WEAK

black eye debasing ill repute loss of honor

Antonyms

STRONG

credit elevation esteem honor pride respect

Example Sentences

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Opprobrium has instead been directed on Mallya's 25-year-old son Siddhartha, known as Sid, who has been groomed as the tycoon's successor at the head of the family business.

From The Guardian • Nov. 12, 2012

Master of Opprobrium, in recognition of the special mission that Vice President Spiro Agnew is performing with such relish?

From Time Magazine Archive

Opprobrium has set her indelible mark upon me!

From Anna St. Ives by Holcroft, Thomas

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