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opprobiumharsh criticism or censure; public disgrace arising from someone's shameful conduct

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: harsh criticism or censure; public disgrace arising from someone's shameful conduct

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈproʊbriəm/

Korean meaning: 혹독한 비난, 비방; 수치스러운 행동으로 인한 공개적 치욕

Korean pronunciation: 어**프로**브리엄

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's massive bonus during layoffs brought swift opprobrium from employees.
  • After posting that embarrassing dance video, he faced the opprobrium of the entire internet.
  • The judge's lenient sentence attracted widespread opprobrium from victims' families.

opprobium

NOUN

//əˈproʊbriəm//

harsh criticism or censure; public disgrace arising from someone's shameful conduct

opprobium concept
💡 Concept

a person in disheveled clothes stands with head hanging down in shame while pointing fingers surround them from all directions. Their posture shows complete defeat and humiliation as they try to shield themselves from the judgment. The crowd of townspeople has gathered around them with angry expressions and accusatory gestures. Some people shake their fists while others turn away in disgust from the shameful figure. The scene shows other community members whispering and gossiping in the background. harsh criticism and public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈproʊbriəm/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈprəʊbriəm/

🌳Etymology

Prefixob--
Rootprobr
Suffix--ium

Origin

From Latin opprobrium, meaning 'reproach' or 'disgrace.' The word literally meant 'something cast against someone' in the sense of public shame or dishonor.

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🎵Rhyme

auditoriumemporiumatorium
auditorium
emporium
atorium

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📝Examples

The CEO's massive bonus during layoffs brought swift opprobrium from employees.

😄 Fun example

After posting that embarrassing dance video, he faced the opprobrium of the entire internet.

The judge's lenient sentence attracted widespread opprobrium from victims' families.

😄 Fun example

His attempt to blame his cat for eating his homework earned him the opprobrium of his professor.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

condemnationcensurereproachdenunciationvilification

Antonyms

praisecommendationapproval

Related

disgraceignominyinfamystigmaobloquy