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Synonyms of opprobrium

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Another word for opprobrium is obloquy. Other synonyms of opprobrium are opprobry, blame, castigation, censure and derision.

Synonyms and similar words for opprobrium

nounA cause, object, or situation of disgrace or shame.

nounDisgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy.

nounScornful contempt or reproach; (countable) an instance of this.

Meaning of opprobrium

  1. noun A cause, object, or situation of disgrace or shame.
  2. noun Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy.
  3. noun Scornful contempt or reproach; (countable) an instance of this.

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Questions about synonyms of opprobrium

What is another word for opprobrium?
Opprobrium has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as obloquy, opprobry, blame, castigation, censure, derision, invective and contempt.
What does opprobrium mean?
Opprobrium means a cause, object, or situation of disgrace or shame.

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