Disapproval and Opprobrium

Disapproval

Disapproval noun - Refusal to accept as right or desirable.
Usage example: thus far, every one of her boyfriends has met with her parents' disapproval

Opprobrium is a synonym for disapproval in criticism topic. In some cases you can use "Opprobrium" instead a noun "Disapproval", when it comes to topics like condemnation, reprimand.

Opprobrium

Opprobrium noun - The state of having lost the esteem of others.
Usage example: the opprobrium that was long attached to the convicted embezzler's name

Disapproval is a synonym for opprobrium in censure topic. You can use "Disapproval" instead a noun "Opprobrium", if it concerns topics such as reprimand.

Nearby Word: opprobrious
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