The candidate became the target of growing opprobrium as his past misdeeds came to light.
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Opprobrium
/əˈpɹəʊ.bɹɪ.əm/
Synonyms for "opprobrium" (47 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (14)
Related words (23)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abuse, calumny, censure, condemnation, contempt.
- Sentence evidence is available for opprobrium, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "opprobrium".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "opprobrium"
Keep "opprobrium" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "opprobrium" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "opprobrium", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "opprobrium" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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5 entriesenduring opprobriumlasting opprobriummoral opprobriumpublic opprobriumsocial opprobrium
Inflections
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2 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
As there are certain malignant diseases which have been denominated the opprobria of medicine, so there are particular maladies of our social condition, which may be considered the opprobria of legislation. Amongst the most inveterate of these are the poor laws.
Source: wiktionary
It was not that he was in danger of legal punishment or of beggary: he was in danger only of seeing disclosed to the judgment of his neighbours and the mournful perception of his wife certain facts of his past life which would render him an object of scorn and an opprobrium of the religion with which he had diligently associated himself.
Source: wiktionary
Twelve years have now elapsed since the first assassinations which proved the existence of a criminal organization in our midst. From that day these outrages have never ceased, until now they have reached a pitch which makes us the opprobrium of the civilized world.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "opprobrium"?
Closest matches include abuse, calumny, censure, condemnation, contempt.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "opprobrium"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.