Definition

1. Noun:
   • A state of extreme dishonor or disgrace: "Opprobrium" refers to a condition of being held in very low esteem by the public, often resulting from shameful conduct or widespread condemnation.
   • Harsh criticism or public abuse: It can also signify the scornful language or censure itself that causes or expresses this disgrace.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The corrupt official faced public opprobrium after the scandal was exposed.
  • The regime's actions brought international opprobrium upon the nation.
  • He bore the opprobrium of his crimes for the rest of his life.

Advanced Usage

• "To be held in opprobrium": to be universally condemned or disgraced.
  • The policy was held in opprobrium by human rights organizations worldwide.
• "To incur opprobrium": to bring severe public criticism upon oneself.
  • The company incurred widespread opprobrium for its environmental practices.

Variants and Related Words

• Opprobrious (adj): (of language or treatment) expressing scorn or criticism; highly disgraceful.
  • He was subjected to opprobrious remarks from the crowd.
• Opprobriously (adv): in an opprobrious manner.

Synonyms

• Disgrace: loss of reputation or respect.
• Infamy: the state of being well known for a bad quality or deed.
• Ignominy: public shame or disgrace.
• Obloquy: strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
• Dishonor: loss of honor or respect.

Antonyms

• Honor: high respect; great esteem.
• Esteem: respect and admiration.
• Praise: the expression of approval or admiration.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "A byword of opprobrium": a person or thing cited as a notorious example of disgrace. (This usage is formal/literary).
  • His name became a byword of opprobrium in the industry.

Noun

1. a state of extreme dishonor
   • a date which will live in infamy- F.D.Roosevelt
   • the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city
2. state of disgrace resulting from public abuse