Opprobrium is open criticism or disapproval of something that someone has done.
[formal]
His political opinions have attracted the opprobrium of the Left. [+ of]
...public opprobrium.
Synonyms: censure, criticism, condemnation, discredit More Synonyms of opprobrium
More Synonyms of opprobrium
opprobrium in British English
(əˈprəʊbrɪəm)
noun
1.
the state of being abused or scornfully criticized
2.
reproach or censure
3.
a cause of disgrace or ignominy
Word origin
C17: from Latin ob- against + probrum a shameful act
opprobrium in American English
(əˈproʊbriəm)
noun
1.
the disgrace or infamy attached to conduct viewed as grossly shameful
2.
anything bringing shame or disgrace
3.
reproachful contempt for something regarded as inferior
Word origin
L < opprobrare, to reproach < ob- (see ob-) + probrum, a disgrace < pro- (see pro-2) + *bhrom < base of ferre, bear1, formed after Gr propherein, to bring forward, allege, reproach
Examples of 'opprobrium' in a sentence
opprobrium
Further deaths today will bring renewed opprobrium.
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The couple seem relaxed about the possibility of public opprobrium.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He fully deserved the opprobrium heaped on him.
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He does not deserve the opprobrium that has been heaped on him from great heights.
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Brand experts warned that celebrities who were exposed as members of tax avoidance schemes faced losing lucrative sponsorship deals and endorsements because of public opprobrium.
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On the other hand, the public opprobrium over the Libor affair is so strong that banks may decide to settle out of court.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But if you want to wield the threat of public opprobrium, and you want it to have any force, then there needs to be away out.
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1 (noun)
Definition
the state of being abused or scornfully criticized
His political opinions have attracted public opprobrium.
Synonyms
censure
It is a controversial policy which has attracted international censure.
criticism
The policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism.
condemnation
There was widespread condemnation of Saturday's riots.
discredit
His actions have brought discredit on the whole regiment.
disapproval
His action had been greeted with almost universal disapproval.
reproach
He looked at her with reproach.
stricture
a thinly disguised stricture against the rights of man
calumny
odium (formal)
She has been exposed to public odium and scandal.
sideswipe
disfavour
stick (slang)
obloquy
contumely (literary)
scurrility
2 (noun)
Definition
a cause of disgrace or shame
She had to undergo the opprobrium of a public trial.
Synonyms
disgrace
I have brought disgrace upon my family.
scandal
His poor behaviour will only lead to scandal.
shame
I don't want to bring shame on the family name.
stigma
Even in a recession there's still a stigma attached to being out of work.
stain
a stain on the honour of its war dead
slur
yet another slur on the integrity of the police
degradation
scenes of misery and degradation
disrepute
Our profession was brought into disrepute.
ignominy
the ignominy of being made redundant
dishonour
You have brought dishonour on a fine and venerable institution.
infamy
one of the greatest acts of infamy in history
ill repute
Additional synonyms
in the sense of condemnation
There was widespread condemnation of Saturday's riots.
Synonyms
denunciation,
blame,
censure,
disapproval,
reproach,
stricture,
reproof,
reprobation,
denouncement
in the sense of contumely
Definition
a humiliating insult
Synonyms
scorn,
abuse,
insult,
contempt,
humiliation,
arrogance,
disdain,
affront,
indignity,
derision,
rudeness,
opprobrium,
insolence,
obloquy,
superciliousness
in the sense of criticism
Definition
fault-finding or censure
The policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism.
Synonyms
fault-finding,
censure,
disapproval,
disparagement,
stick (slang),
knocking (informal),
panning (informal),
slamming (slang),
slating (informal),
flak (informal),
slagging (slang),
strictures,
bad press,
denigration,
brickbats (informal),
character assassination,
sideswipe,
critical remarks,
animadversion
Nearby words of
opprobrium
oppressive
oppressor
opprobrious
opprobrium
oppugn
opt
opt for something or someone
Synonyms of 'opprobrium'
opprobrium
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of degradation
scenes of misery and degradation
Synonyms
disgrace,
shame,
humiliation,
discredit,
ignominy,
dishonour,
mortification
in the sense of disapproval
His action had been greeted with almost universal disapproval.
Synonyms
displeasure,
criticism,
objection,
condemnation,
dissatisfaction,
censure,
reproach,
denunciation,
deprecation,
disapprobation,
stick (slang)
in the sense of discredit
Definition
something that causes disgrace
His actions have brought discredit on the whole regiment.
Synonyms
disgrace,
scandal,
shame,
disrepute,
smear,
stigma,
censure,
slur,
ignominy,
dishonour,
imputation,
odium (formal),
ill-repute,
aspersion
in the sense of dishonour
Definition
a state of shame or disgrace
You have brought dishonour on a fine and venerable institution.
Synonyms
disgrace,
scandal,
shame,
discredit,
degradation,
disrepute,
reproach,
ignominy,
infamy,
opprobrium,
odium (formal),
disfavour,
abasement,
obloquy
in the sense of disrepute
Definition
a loss or lack of good reputation
Our profession was brought into disrepute.
Synonyms
discredit,
shame,
disgrace,
unpopularity,
ignominy,
dishonour,
infamy,
disfavour,
ill repute,
obloquy,
ill favour,
disesteem
in the sense of ignominy
Definition
disgrace or public shame
the ignominy of being made redundant
Synonyms
disgrace,
shame,
humiliation,
contempt,
discredit,
stigma,
disrepute,
dishonour,
infamy,
mortification,
bad odour
in the sense of infamy
Definition
the state of being infamous
one of the greatest acts of infamy in history
Synonyms
notoriety,
scandal,
shame,
disgrace,
atrocity,
discredit,
stigma,
disrepute,
ignominy,
dishonour,
abomination,
opprobrium,
villainy,
odium (formal),
outrageousness,
obloquy
in the sense of odium
Definition
widespread dislike or disapproval of a person or action
She has been exposed to public odium and scandal.
Synonyms
hate,
shame,
disgust,
dislike,
disgrace,
hatred,
discredit,
loathing,
condemnation,
censure,
disapproval,
animosity,
disrepute,
antipathy,
enmity,
dishonour,
infamy,
opprobrium,
abhorrence,
disfavour,
detestation,
obloquy,
disapprobation,
reprobation,
execration
in the sense of reproach
Definition
blame or rebuke
He looked at her with reproach.
Synonyms
censure,
blame,
abuse,
contempt,
condemnation,
scorn,
disapproval,
opprobrium,
odium (formal),
obloquy
in the sense of scandal
Definition
shame or outrage arising from a disgraceful action or event
His poor behaviour will only lead to scandal.
Synonyms
shame,
offence,
disgrace,
stigma,
ignominy,
infamy,
opprobrium,
obloquy
Additional synonyms
in the sense of shame
Definition
loss of respect
I don't want to bring shame on the family name.
Synonyms
disgrace,
scandal,
discredit,
contempt,
smear,
degradation,
disrepute,
reproach,
derision,
dishonour,
infamy,
opprobrium,
odium (formal),
ill repute,
obloquy
in the sense of slur
Definition
an insulting remark intended to damage someone's reputation
yet another slur on the integrity of the police
Synonyms
insult,
stain,
smear,
stigma,
disgrace,
discredit,
blot,
affront,
innuendo,
calumny,
insinuation,
aspersion,
blot on your escutcheon
in the sense of stain
Definition
an incident in someone's life that has damaged his or her reputation
a stain on the honour of its war dead
Synonyms
stigma,
shame,
disgrace,
slur,
reproach,
blemish,
dishonour,
infamy,
blot on the escutcheon
in the sense of stigma
Definition
a mark of social disgrace
Even in a recession there's still a stigma attached to being out of work.
Synonyms
disgrace,
shame,
dishonour,
mark,
spot,
brand,
stain,
slur,
blot,
reproach,
imputation,
smirch
in the sense of stricture
Definition
a severe criticism
a thinly disguised stricture against the rights of man