Blot and Opprobrium

Blot

Blot noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.
Usage example: the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation

Opprobrium and blot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opprobrium" instead a noun "Blot".

Nearby Words: blotch, blotted, blotting

Opprobrium

Opprobrium noun - A cause of shame.
Usage example: saw no reason why “secretary” should suddenly become a term of opprobrium among the politically correct

Blot and opprobrium are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blot" instead a noun "Opprobrium".

Nearby Word: opprobrious
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