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odium

odi.um \'o-d-e--*m\ n [L, hatred, fr. odisse to hate; akin to OE atol 
   terrible, Gk ody]ssasthai to be angry 1a: the state or fact of being 
   subjected to hatred and contempt as a result  of a despicable act or 
   blameworthy situation 1b: hatred and condemnation marked by loathing or 
   contempt : DETESTATI ON 2a: a mark of disgrace or reproach : STIGMA  2b: 
   disrepute or infamy attached to something : OPPROBRIUM