Opprobrium (noun)
oh-proh-bree-um
Harsh criticism or censure.
Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.
Example sentences
“It seems that those in power are immune to the opprobrium that arises from their behaviour whilst in office.”
“It seems that despite worldwide opprobrium E.L James has hit upon a winning formula with Mr Grey and Anastasia.”
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