opprobrious
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op·pro·bri·ous
(ə-prō'brē-əs) 
adj.
adj.
- Expressing contemptuous reproach; scornful or abusive: opprobrious epithets.
- Bringing disgrace; shameful or infamous: opprobrious conduct.
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opprobrious
adjective
- Of, relating to, or characterized by verbal abuse: abusive, contumelious, invective, scurrilous, vituperative. See attack/defend, attitude/good attitude/bad attitude/neutral attitude.
- Meriting or causing shame or dishonor: discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful. See respect/contempt/standing.
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opprobrious
adj
Definition: abusive, hateful
Antonyms: complimentary, flattering, kind, nice, praising
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opprobrious
1) expressing contemptuous reproach: scurrilous <opprobrious epithets>
2) bringing disgrace; shameful or infamous <opprobrious conduct>
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opprobrious
IN BRIEF: Expressing strong disapproval.
It was an opprobrious decision by the clan to torch the neighboring village.
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