opprobrium

noun

op·pro·bri·um ə-ˈprō-brē-əm How to pronounce opprobrium (audio)

: something that brings disgrace

: public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct considered grossly wrong or vicious

Collaborators with the enemy did not escape the opprobrium of the townspeople.

: contempt, reproach

The bombing of the church was met with widespread opprobrium.

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Opprobrium was borrowed into English from Latin in the 17th century. It derives from the Latin verb opprobrare, which means "to reproach." That verb, in turn, came from the noun probrum, meaning "disgraceful act" or "reproach." The adjective form of opprobrium is opprobrious, which in English means "scurrilous" or "infamous." One might commit an "opprobrious crime" or be berated with "opprobrious language," for example. Probrum gave English another word too, but you might have a little trouble guessing it. It is exprobrate, an archaic synonym of censure and upbraid

Example Sentences

They're going ahead with the plan despite public opprobrium. saw no reason why “secretary” should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct

Recent Examples on the Web Many European and American players have decamped while the few who remain have been subjected to considerable opprobrium.

Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Aug. 2022 This isn’t about a love for Jewish individuals but a love for a strong, isolated country that embodies a macho Judeo-Christian heritage, is vengeful and subdues its foes, and practices robust self-defense in the face of global opprobrium.

Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 9 Aug. 2022 Countries in Latin America came under particularly harsh criticism in the U.S. State Department’s annual report on human rights, with allies such as Mexico and adversaries including Nicaragua facing similar opprobrium.

Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2022 Though public outrage can sway decision-makers in Hollywood, European opprobrium remains less of a factor.

Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2022 This is perhaps why the reforming Meghan Markle, a Hollywood outsider uncharmed by the Windsor way, receives such opprobrium.

Charles Arrowsmith, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2022 Asked whether Candle Media intended to continue its partnership with Will Smith, who has faced opprobrium since slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last weekend, Mayer said there were no plans to divest Candle Media’s stake in Westbrook.

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2022 If bad governments veer into committing war crimes and genocide, then the Western companies who work with these regimes risk the same opprobrium that befell Swiss banks, Ford, and IBM for their collaboration with Nazi Germany.

David Kamenetzky And Leopoldo López, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2022 The collaborative act opened all parties to the opprobrium of their respective people.

New York Times, 7 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin, derivative (with -ium, deverbal suffix of function or state) of opprobrāre "to bring up as a reproach," from ob- ob- + -probrāre, verbal derivative of probrum "reproach, insult, disgrace," probably noun derivative of *pro-fro- "brought up against someone (as a reproach)," going back to Indo-European *pro-bhr-o, from *pro- "before" + *bhr-, ablaut grade of *bher- "carry, bring" — more at for entry 1, bear entry 2

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	opprobrium
释义	opprobrium noun op·pro·bri·um ə-ˈprō-brē-əm 1 : something that brings disgrace 2 a : public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct considered grossly wrong or vicious Collaborators with the enemy did not escape the opprobrium of the townspeople. b : contempt, reproach The bombing of the church was met with widespread opprobrium. Did you know? Opprobrium was borrowed into English from Latin in the 17th century. It derives from the Latin verb opprobrare, which means "to reproach." That verb, in turn, came from the noun probrum, meaning "disgraceful act" or "reproach." The adjective form of opprobrium is opprobrious, which in English means "scurrilous" or "infamous." One might commit an "opprobrious crime" or be berated with "opprobrious language," for example. Probrum gave English another word too, but you might have a little trouble guessing it. It is exprobrate, an archaic synonym of censure and upbraid Synonyms disgrace dishonor reflection reproach scandal See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They're going ahead with the plan despite public opprobrium. saw no reason why “secretary” should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct Recent Examples on the Web Many European and American players have decamped while the few who remain have been subjected to considerable opprobrium. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Aug. 2022 This isn’t about a love for Jewish individuals but a love for a strong, isolated country that embodies a macho Judeo-Christian heritage, is vengeful and subdues its foes, and practices robust self-defense in the face of global opprobrium. Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 9 Aug. 2022 Countries in Latin America came under particularly harsh criticism in the U.S. State Department’s annual report on human rights, with allies such as Mexico and adversaries including Nicaragua facing similar opprobrium. Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2022 Though public outrage can sway decision-makers in Hollywood, European opprobrium remains less of a factor. Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2022 This is perhaps why the reforming Meghan Markle, a Hollywood outsider uncharmed by the Windsor way, receives such opprobrium. Charles Arrowsmith, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2022 Asked whether Candle Media intended to continue its partnership with Will Smith, who has faced opprobrium since slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last weekend, Mayer said there were no plans to divest Candle Media’s stake in Westbrook. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2022 If bad governments veer into committing war crimes and genocide, then the Western companies who work with these regimes risk the same opprobrium that befell Swiss banks, Ford, and IBM for their collaboration with Nazi Germany. David Kamenetzky And Leopoldo López, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2022 The collaborative act opened all parties to the opprobrium of their respective people. New York Times, 7 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin, derivative (with -ium, deverbal suffix of function or state) of opprobrāre "to bring up as a reproach," from ob- ob- + -probrāre, verbal derivative of probrum "reproach, insult, disgrace," probably noun derivative of pro-fro- "brought up against someone (as a reproach)," going back to Indo-European pro-bhr-o, from pro- "before" + bhr-, ablaut grade of bher- "carry, bring" — more at for entry 1, bear entry 2 First Known Use 1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing opprobrium* term of opprobrium term of opprobrium opprobrium noun 1 as in scandal a cause of shame saw no reason why "secretary" should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance scandal disgrace reproach dishonor stain reflection stigma taint slur blot smirch brand spot Antonyms & Near Antonyms credit honor glory pride treasure jewel boast See More 2 as in disgrace the state of having lost the esteem of others the opprobrium that was long attached to the convicted embezzler's name Synonyms & Similar Words disgrace shame odium contempt humiliation ignominy infamy disdain disrepute obloquy stigma dishonor reproach discredit disapproval scorn scandal disapprobation disesteem taint degradation abasement despite stain debasement dust disfavor deprecation debasing slur blot brand humbling smirch spot shadow Antonyms & Near Antonyms respect esteem admiration honor regard appreciation fear estimation fame reverence glory awe renown repute See More
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opprobrium

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