Opprobrium
Opprobrium (noun) /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/ US /-ˈproʊ-/
harsh criticism – scorn – condemnation – disapproval – reproach – shame – disgrace:
So much opprobrium was heaped on the teacher for administering corporal punishment on one of his students.
Parts of speech
- Adjective: opprobrious
- Adverb: opprobriously
Antonyms
praise, plaudit, dignity, pride
