Word of the Day: Opprobrium

Word of the Day: Opprobrium 
PRONUNCIATION: [uh-proh-bree-uh m]
MEANING:
adjective: Disgrace, infamy, ignominy.

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ETYMOLOGY: 1650–60;  < Latin:  reproach, equivalent to op- op- + probr ( um ) infamy, disgrace + -ium -ium

 USAGE: Even the public opprobrium does not lesson corruption in our country.

 SYNONYMS: shame, disgrace, dishonour, dishonor, ignominy, obloquy, infamy, reproach, scandal, odium

 ANTONYMS: credit, honor