opprobrium Definition
- 1harsh criticism or censure; the public disgrace arising from someone's shameful conduct
- 2a state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
Using opprobrium: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "opprobrium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company's actions brought opprobrium from environmental groups.
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He was subjected to public opprobrium for his controversial remarks.
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The politician faced opprobrium for his involvement in the corruption scandal.
opprobrium Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with opprobrium
to publicly criticize or condemn someone or something severely
Example
The media heaped opprobrium on the government for their handling of the crisis.
bring opprobrium upon oneself
to do something that causes others to criticize or condemn you
Example
By cheating on the exam, he brought opprobrium upon himself and lost the respect of his classmates.
to be subjected to public criticism or condemnation
Example
The CEO faced opprobrium from shareholders after the company's poor financial performance.
Origins of opprobrium
from Latin 'opprobrium', meaning 'disgrace'
Summary: opprobrium in Brief
'Opprobrium' [uh-proh-bree-uhm] refers to harsh criticism or censure, often resulting in public disgrace. It can also denote a state of disgrace resulting from public abuse. Examples of its usage include 'The company's actions brought opprobrium from environmental groups.' and 'The politician faced opprobrium for his involvement in the corruption scandal.' Phrases like 'heap opprobrium on' and 'bring opprobrium upon oneself' indicate severe public criticism or condemnation.
