Opprobrium

Meanings

1. Harsh criticism or censure
2. Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct
3. Infamy

Example Sentences

• "The company faced public opprobrium after the toxic waste leak in the river."
• "The politician bore the opprobrium of the scandal for years after leaving office."
• "International opprobrium forced the regime to reconsider its human rights policies."

Etymology

From Latin 'opprobrium' (disgrace, reproach, infamy), from 'ob-' (against) + 'probrum' (reproach, shameful act), related to 'probrum' which may connect to 'proba' (proof) — being proven guilty of shameful behaviour.

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