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Definition of Opprobrium
1. Noun. State of disgrace resulting from public abuse.
2. Noun. A state of extreme dishonor. "The name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city"
Generic synonyms: Dishonor, Dishonour
Antonyms: Fame
Derivative terms: Infamous, Opprobrious
Definition of Opprobrium
1. n. Disgrace; infamy; reproach mingled with contempt; abusive language.
Definition of Opprobrium
1. Noun. Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy. ¹
2. Noun. Scornful reproach or contempt ¹
3. Noun. A cause of shame or disgrace. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Opprobrium
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Opprobrium
Literary usage of Opprobrium
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Ireland Past and Present by Augustus J. Thébaud, John Habberton (1878)
"It is a very easy thing to magnify the old heroism of the Irish, and cast opprobrium
on the present bearers of the name, as did several newspaper writers ..."
2. John Marshall: Life, Character and Judicial Services as Portrayed in the by John Forrest Dillon (1903)
"... if there is no alternative presented to him but a dereliction of duty, or the
opprobrium of those who are denominated the world, he merits the contempt ..."
3. The Americana: A Universal Reference Library, Comprising the Arts and ...edited by Frederick Converse Beach, George Edwin Rines edited by Frederick Converse Beach, George Edwin Rines (1912)
"For many years the term was seldom used except as one of opprobrium. Angelic
Brothers.— A community of Dutch pietists founded by George ..."
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