Opprobrium

Opprobrium (N)

Pronunciation: uh-proh-bree-uhm

Word Meaning:

1. Harsh criticism, censure, or public disgrace.
2. A state of disgrace or infamy resulting from public condemnation.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The company faced opprobrium from the public after the revelation of unethical business practices.
2. The politician’s actions brought opprobrium upon the entire party.

Synonyms:

1. Disgrace
2. Infamy
3. Scorn
4. Censure
5. Contempt

Antonyms:

1. Praise
2. Approval
3. Commendation
4. Acclaim
5. Honor

Word Meaning in Hindi: “अपमान” (Apamaan), “निन्दा” (Ninda)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. अनैतिक व्यापारिक अभ्यासों के खुलासे के बाद कंपनी ने जनस्तर से अपमान का सामना किया। (The company faced opprobrium from the public after the revelation of unethical business practices.)
2. राजनीतिक क्रियावली ने पूरे दल पर अपमान लाया। (The politician’s actions brought opprobrium upon the entire party.)