Opprobria

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Strong public criticism and disapproval directed at someone or something considered shameful
2. Severe reproach and social condemnation expressed openly toward a person or action deemed disreputable
3. Intense blame and disgrace heaped upon someone or something by the public or community

Etymology: "Opprobria" is the plural of "opprobrium," so it names several acts of disgrace or scorn at once. It is a learned borrowing from Latin "opprobria," the plural of "opprobrium," which combined "ob," meaning "against," with "probrum," meaning a disgraceful act or shameful thing. The Latin noun carried the sense of reproach or infamy, and English took the Latin plural form directly rather than anglicising it.

Synonyms: disgrace, shame, infamy, dishonor

Antonyms: honor, glory, acclaim