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opprobrium

op·pro·bri·um [ ə prṓbree əm ] (plural op·pro·bri·a [ ə prṓbree ə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. scorn: scorn, contempt, or severe criticism

2. disgrace: shame or disgrace that stems from disreputable behavior

3. source of shame: something or somebody that brings shame or disgrace ( archaic )

[Mid-17th century. < Latin, "infamy, reproach" < opprobare "to reproach" < probrum "disgrace"]

op·pro·bri·ous adjective
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