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    Oprobio (en. Rebuke)

    /oˈpɾoβio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Dishonor, shame or discredit that weighs on someone due to some dishonorable action.
    The political scandal brought great disgrace upon his career.
    El escándalo político trajo un gran oprobio sobre su carrera.
    Situation of public humiliation.
    He suffered disgrace before his peers for his bad decisions.
    Sufrió un oprobio ante sus compañeros por sus malas decisiones.
    Social disqualification that can lead to widespread repulsion or reproach.
    The disgrace of his actions will haunt him for life.
    El oprobio de sus actos lo perseguirá de por vida.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'oprobrium', meaning 'dishonor' or 'shame'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into disgrace
    to suffer dishonor or humiliation.
    caer en oprobio
    to live in disgrace
    to be in a situation of constant contempt or dishonor.
    vivir en oprobio
    social disgrace
    dishonor that is recognized by society at large.
    oprobio social

    Related Words

    dishonor
    state of being dishonored.
    deshonra
    humiliation
    action of humiliating or being humiliated.
    humillación
    ignominy
    action that causes dishonor or contempt.
    ignominia

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme shame.
    After what he did, he was left with a disgrace that no one can take away.
    Después de lo que hizo, le quedó un oprobio que no se lo quita nadie.