1. intense hatred, dislike, or disapproval directed toward someone or something
Usage: formal
2. the state of being hated or strongly disliked
Usage: formal

Examples

• The corrupt politician faced public odium after the scandal broke.
• His betrayal brought odium upon his entire family.
• The odium directed at the company forced them to change their policies.
• She couldn’t bear the odium that followed her controversial decision.
• The dictator’s actions earned him the odium of the international community.
• Years later, the odium surrounding the incident had not diminished.