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Opprobrium

noun / uh-PROH-bree-um / Hard
Meaning

Harsh public censure or disgrace directed at a person, nation, or institution because of their actions

Origin / Etymology

Latin opprobrium, from ob- (against) + probrum (shameful deed); denoted public infamy in Roman law

Synonyms
Censure Ignominy Infamy Condemnation Obloquy
Antonyms
Acclaim Honour Commendation Approbation
Example Sentence
"India's handling of the Galwan Valley standoff drew international opprobrium when satellite imagery contradicted official statements about troop withdrawals."
🎯 UPSC Usage

High-value word for GS-2 (IR, governance) and Essay answers. Use when describing international community's reaction to human rights violations, environmental disasters caused by corporate negligence, or judicial overreach. Stronger and more precise than 'criticism', signals that the disapproval carries a moral dimension, not just disagreement.

Relevant Subjects
International Relations
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