opprobrium

1 a cause of shame saw no reason why “secretary” should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct Synonyms dishonor, disgrace, reflection, reproach, scandalRelated Words blot, brand, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taintNear Antonyms boast, glory, jewel, pride, treasureAntonyms 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, disgrace, reproach, shameRelated 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, taintNear Antonyms admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, reputeAntonyms esteem, honor, respect