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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In this way, the league frames its gambling partnerships as protective – even as new scandals emerge.—
Michael Delayo,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026 -
However, for all their pomp and circumstance, the prizes have not been untouched by scandals.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 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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The first such event happened on Thursday, with reporters prompting the crew to share some fascinating details and reflections.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Accounts and reflections on life’s difficulties/struggles are encouraged to be shared with humor and humility.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Opprobriums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opprobriums. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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