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opprobria Definition


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opprobrium
noun opprobria (plural in sense 2)
    1. Public shame, disgrace or loss of favour; infamy.
    2. Anything that brings such shame or disgrace, etc.
Etymology: 17c: Latin, from op- against + probrum reproach or disgrace.



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