OPPROBRIUM


Meaning of OPPROBRIUM in English

[ ə'prəʊbrɪəm ]

■ noun

1》 harsh criticism or scorn.

2》 public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.

Origin

C17 (earlier (ME) as opprobrious ): from L., lit. 'infamy'.

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