term of opprobrium
Definition of term of opprobrium
formal
: a word that is used to show disapproval a group of critics who use “romanticism” as a term of opprobrium
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termplay
: a word or expression that has a precise meaning in some uses or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or subject
: expression of a specified kind
: a limited or definite extent of time
: to apply a term to : call, name
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opprobriumplay
: something that brings disgrace
: public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct considered grossly wrong or vicious
: contempt, reproach
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