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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Those contenders have also pounced on a smattering of ethics scandals throughout her tenure as city treasurer.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Her credibility and any future work for charities and indeed being accepted at all hinges on distancing herself from Andrew's scandals.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Those reflections on youthful passion contrast sharply with the Mozzer’s current state of self-pity.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interview spanned the full breadth of Maas’s career and creative life, from exclusive release dates and fan theories about beloved characters to deeply personal reflections on the emotional labor behind her writing process.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Opprobriums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opprobriums. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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