opprobrium

opprobrium

noun

Definition of OPPROBRIUM

1

a cause of shame <saw no reason why “secretary” should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct>

Synonyms dishonor, opprobrium, reflection, reproach, scandal

Related Words blot, brand, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms boast, glory, jewel, pride, treasure

Antonyms credit, honor

2

the state of having lost the esteem of others <the opprobrium that was long attached to the convicted embezzler's name>

Synonyms discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Related Words scandal; contempt, despite, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute

Antonyms esteem, honor, respect