Word of the Day – Opprobriate

Opprobriate (verb)

op-row-bree-ayt

To speak abusively or contemptuously of or to; to reproach; to vilify.

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in George Daniel (1616–1657), poet. From post-classical Latin opprobriat-, past participial stem of opprobriare to bring to disgrace, dishonour from classical Latin opprobrium.

Example sentences

“There’s no need to opprobriate him for every little thing he does.”