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| op·pro·bri·um [ ə prṓbree əm ] (plural op·pro·bri·a [ ə prṓbree ə ]) |
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1. scorn: scorn, contempt, or severe criticism
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2. disgrace: shame or disgrace that stems from disreputable behavior
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3. source of shame: something or somebody that brings shame or disgrace
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin, "infamy, reproach" < opprobare "to reproach" < probrum "disgrace"] |
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  op·pro·bri·ous adjective |
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