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opprobrium

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of opprobrium

1 a cause of shame

  • saw no reason why "secretary" should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct
Synonyms of opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, reflection, reproach, scandal
Words Related to opprobrium

blot, brand, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint
Near Antonyms of opprobrium

boast, glory, jewel, pride, treasure
Antonyms of opprobrium

credit, honor

2 the state of having lost the esteem of others

  • the opprobrium that was long attached to the convicted embezzlerʼs name
Synonyms of opprobrium

discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, reproach, shame
Words Related to opprobrium

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 of opprobrium

admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard

awe, fear, reverence

fame, glory, renown, repute
Antonyms of opprobrium

esteem, honor, respect

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