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Opprobation

Definition: Opprobation refers to severe criticism or disapproval, often accompanied by public disgrace or shame. It can also mean expressing strong disapproval or scorn towards someone or something.

Examples

Noun - Sense 1:

The athlete faced opprobation from the media after failing the drug test.

Noun - Sense 2:

The politician's blatant corruption led to the opprobation of the entire nation.

Verb:

The movie critic opprobated the director's latest film for its lack of originality.

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