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opprobrium - Dictionary definition and meaning for opprobrium

OPPROBRIUM

  • (noun) a state of extreme dishonor

    "a date which will live in infamy", "the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city"

    synonyms : infamy

  • (noun) state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

    synonyms : obloquy

    Her family tried to shield her from public opprobrium. -added by naila_inlas

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for opprobrium

  • (Tag: ) If you take OPIUM(banned drug) you will be criticized, humiliated & put to shame.

    added by arvind_4    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: ) oppROBrium..stress on rob..if u rob something ull be dishonoured

    added by vickydgr8    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: ) 'opprobrium' sounds similar to 'oppressed i am', thus dishonoured

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  • (Tag: ) Sounds similar to "approbation," which is an expression of praise. Opprobrium is the opposite: Disgrace, contempt, scorn.

    added by KOGrad    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: ) Split word like this OPP_ROB_RIUM : if u ROB OPIUM then u will be criticized

    added by caoboidibo    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: global) opprobrium = 'Oprah' disgraced' Brian' in the show :)

    added by abba    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: ) op+prob+rium....opprobrium for problem maker

    added by SHARIAR SIDDIQUI    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: ) opprobrium: Opium+ Pro a pro who uses opium(drug) should feel ashamed of himself/herself==> public disgrace or reproach

    added by hn15    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: ) Opprobrium:Opp(Opposite)+Rob(Robbery),Just Imagine u had ROBbed urs neighbors house which which is Opposite to urs House,so ur going to face great disgrace(of arising from shameful conduct) form ur neighbours who r very close to u

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  • (Tag: ) Opium + Probe + Rob = Defame

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  • (Tag: ) split opprobrium as op+probe+xxx probe means to sensors on sea ground,that touch the ground to analyse. So probe menas to touch and approve. Op+probe is not to touch because u dont like it. vilify,infamy.

    added by itgulpp    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: Silly) Think "Opt to be Probed in my Rium" which just sounds disgraceful and like I would hate it.

    added by Yank    editEdit Mnemonic

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