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opprobrium

op·pro·bri·um
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-proh-bree-uh m]
    • /əˈproʊ bri əm/
    • /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-proh-bree-uh m]
    • /əˈproʊ bri əm/

Definitions of opprobrium word

  • noun opprobrium the disgrace or the reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful; infamy. 1
  • noun opprobrium a cause or object of such disgrace or reproach. 1
  • noun opprobrium Harsh criticism or censure. 1
  • noun opprobrium disapproval, disgrace 1
  • uncountable noun opprobrium Opprobrium is open criticism or disapproval of something that someone has done. 0
  • noun opprobrium the state of being abused or scornfully criticized 0

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Origin of opprobrium

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin: reproach, equivalent to op- op- + probr(um) infamy, disgrace + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Opprobrium

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

opprobrium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for opprobrium

noun opprobrium

  • scorn — open or unqualified contempt; disdain: His face and attitude showed the scorn he felt.
  • contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
  • excoriation — The act of excoriating or flaying.
  • condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
  • censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.

Antonyms for opprobrium

noun opprobrium

  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
  • glory — very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown: to win glory on the field of battle.
  • credit — If you are allowed credit, you are allowed to pay for goods or services several weeks or months after you have received them.
  • elevation — The action or fact of elevating or being elevated.
  • esteem — Respect and admire.

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