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opprobrium

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  1. disgrace              
 
op.pro.bri.um \-bre--*m\ n [L, fr. opprobrare to reproach, fr. ob in the 
   way of + probrumX reproach; akin to L pro forward and to L ferre to carry, 
   bring - more at EPI-, FOR, BEAR 1: something that brings disgrace  2a: 
   public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct considered grossl y 
   wrong or vicious : INFAMY 2b: CONTEMPT, REPROACH