opprobrium | Definition of opprobrium

Synonyms and Antonyms of opprobrium

1 a cause of shame

saw no reason why "secretary" should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct

Synonyms of opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, reflection, reproach, scandal

Words Related to opprobrium

blot, brand, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms of opprobrium

boast, glory, jewel, pride, treasure

Antonyms of opprobrium

2 the state of having lost the esteem of others

the opprobrium that was long attached to the convicted embezzler's name

Synonyms of opprobrium

discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, reproach, shame

Words Related to opprobrium

contempt, despite, disdain, scorn

deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor

abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation

blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms of opprobrium

admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard

awe, fear, reverence

fame, glory, renown, repute

Antonyms of opprobrium

esteem, honor, respect