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opprobrium (n.)

"imputation of shameful conduct, insulting reproach," 1680s, from Latin opprobrium "disgrace, infamy, scandal, dishonor," from opprobare "to reproach, taunt" (see opprobrious). Earlier in English in nativized form opprobry (early 15c.).

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Definitions of opprobrium from WordNet

opprobrium (n.)
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse;
Synonyms: obloquy
opprobrium (n.)
a state of extreme dishonor; "a date which will live in infamy"- F.D.Roosevelt;
the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city
Synonyms: infamy
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