Definition
opprobriums
noun
- Plural of opprobrium; harsh criticism, public disapproval, or disgrace.
Usage: Usually used in formal or literary contexts; Often refers to collective or widespread condemnation
Examples
- The politician faced opprobriums from all sides after the scandal broke.
- Historical figures often endure opprobriums for actions now considered unethical.
- Despite the opprobriums heaped upon him, he maintained his innocence.
- The company suffered multiple opprobriums for its environmental violations.
- She bore the opprobriums of her family with quiet dignity.
- The regime's opprobriums extended to anyone who dared to speak out.