The meaning of Opprobrium

verb

Use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

Usage examples:

The judge abused his power by imposing the fines

noun

The improper use of something.

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Alcohol abuse

verb

Cruel or inhumane treatment

noun

The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

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A bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation

verb

Slander (someone).

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That passage takes us closer to the reason why he has been hated and calumnied for so long.

verb

To criticize someone or something severely

Usage examples:

Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for not keeping the place clean.

verb

Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

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The company was heavily censured by inspectors from the department of trade

noun

The formal expression of severe disapproval.

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Two mps were singled out for censure

noun

The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

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There was strong international condemnation of the attack

noun

The act of condemning something or someone

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The shooting of the police officer has received universal condemnation.

noun

The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

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He received a lot of criticism

noun

An opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments

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[ c ] it was meant as a suggestion, not a criticism., [ u ] he was singled out for strong criticism…

noun

The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

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She sued him for defamation

noun

The action of unfairly criticizing someone or something.

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I witnessed the denigration of anyone who failed to toe the line

noun

The action of saying that someone or something is not good or important

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Many have objected to the song's denigration of women., she is confused and hurt by her constant de…

noun

Public condemnation of someone or something.

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Denunciation of his reckless methods

noun

A strong, public criticism

Usage examples:

[ c ] he gave a ringing denunciation of fascism.

noun

An exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law.

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Countries assuming a derogation from ec law

noun

Special permission not to obey a rule, law, etc.

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It is possible to obtain derogation from certain stock exchange requirements but this must be appli…

noun

Criticism of, or unkind remarks about someone or something that show you do not respect them

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Despite the media’s disparagement of the leader, he remains popular., "provincial" is often used as…

noun

Strong public condemnation.

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He endured years of contempt and obloquy

verb

Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.

Usage examples:

He was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead

verb

Present participle of revile

Usage examples:

The judge was reviled in the newspapers for his opinions on rape.

noun

The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

Usage examples:

He is suing the tv company for slander

verb

Make false and damaging statements about (someone).

Usage examples:

They were accused of slandering the head of state

noun

A false, spoken statement about someone which damages that person's reputation, or the making of such a statement

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[ u ] political campaigns are full of shameless slander., her statement was not meant to slander an…

noun

Abusively disparaging speech or writing.

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The widespread vilification of politicians

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The act of saying or writing unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them

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Participants were asked whether they had experienced discrimination or vilification because of thei…

noun

Bitter and abusive language.

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No one else attracted such vituperation from him

noun

Language that is full of hate, or angry criticism

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No one else attracted such vituperation from him., the personal vituperation merely illustrated his…