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Definition of opprobrious
Synonyms for opprobrious
Synonyms
- abusive,
- contumelious,
- invective,
- scurrile
- (or scurril),
- scurrilous,
- truculent,
- vitriolic,
- vituperative,
- vituperatory
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9 Words from P.G. Wodehouse
9 Words from P.G. Wodehouse
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“Opprobrious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opprobrious. Accessed 20 May. 2022.
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