opprobre — meaning in English
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English meaning
- obloquy noun Abusive language.
- opprobrium noun A cause, object, or situation of disgrace or shame.
- reproach noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
Senses
opprobre is used for these senses in English:
- obloquy Abusive language.
- opprobrium Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy. [from late 17th c.]
- reproach Disgrace or shame.
obloquy — full definition
- noun Abusive language.
- noun A false accusation; malevolent rumors.
opprobrium — full definition
- noun A cause, object, or situation of disgrace or shame.
- noun Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy.
- noun Scornful contempt or reproach; (countable) an instance of this.
- noun Behaviour which is disgraceful or shameful.