1
as in scandals
a cause of shame
saw no reason why "secretary" should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct
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as in shames
the state of having lost the esteem of others
the opprobrium that was long attached to the convicted embezzler's name
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Noun
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The president has fired two Cabinet secretaries in recent weeks — former Attorney General Pam Bondi and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — after public scandals garnered considerable media coverage.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Since 2024, both Loyola Maryland and Coppin State men’s basketball have been involved in gambling scandals involving players.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Robby and Al-Hashimi are clearly meant to be reflections of each other with each of them hiding something that could impact the quality of their work (Robby’s depression and suicidal ideation; Al-Hashimi’s increasing tolerance to her seizure medication and her two seizures during the shift).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The actress’ reflections come as Emily in Paris gears up for its next chapter — one that promises even more romance and new breathtaking destinations.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Opprobriums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opprobriums. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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