1
as in scandals
a cause of shame
saw no reason why "secretary" should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct
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as in shames
the state of having lost the esteem of others
the opprobrium that was long attached to the convicted embezzler's name
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Noun
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Cornyn’s campaign has focused on the senator’s experience in Congress and electability in November while pouncing on Paxton for scandals in his personal and professional life.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026 -
The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has led the European opposition to the Iran war, but his tenure has been dogged by a string of scandals.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Historically, Rostam solo albums are full of pensive and personal moments—reflections on life while taking long walks, weighing conflicted emotions while lounging in bed—and this one is no exception.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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So for more heartfelt reflections, let’s rely on some folks who knew him best.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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“Opprobriums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opprobriums. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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