n.
Pronunciation: -br ē - ə m
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, from opprobrare to reproach, from ob in the way of + probrum reproach; akin to Latin pro forward and to Latin ferre to carry, bring ― more at OB- , FOR , BEAR
Date: 1656
1 : something that brings disgrace
2 a : public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct considered grossly wrong or vicious b : CONTEMPT , REPROACH