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Thursday, August 20
opprobrium     n

Definition: A state of extreme dishonor; A state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

Synonyms: infamy, ignominy

Usage: After the mailman was caught breaking and entering into three houses on his route, he found himself in a state of opprobrium, enduring angry glares, taunts, and contempt from the entire neighborhood.


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