Opprobrium and Spot

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

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

Nearby Word: opprobrious

Spot

Spot noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.
Usage example: scandalous conduct that will forever be a spot upon the family name

Opprobrium and spot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Opprobrium" instead a noun "Spot".

Nearby Word: spotted
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