What does it mean?
2006-08-21 10:30:19 · 12 answers · asked by Paul R 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No but there's opprobrium, meaning
the disgrace or reproach of shameful conduct. infamy
2006-08-21 10:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by quatt47 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no word as 'Aprobrium' in English.
What does it mean?
It is An unenglish word.
I feel you mean the word, 'Opprobrium'.
opprobrium (noun)
Plural Form: opprobria
Meanings :
1. Public shame, disgrace or loss of favour; infamy.
2. Anything that brings such shame or disgrace, etc.
Root of the word: From the 17th Century Latin, from
op- against
probrum : reproach or disgrace.
Opprobrium = Op + brium = against reproach or disgrace.
Source: Allwords.com
2006-08-21 11:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to dictionary.com no, but there is the following :-
op·pro·bri·um Audio pronunciation of "opprobrium" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-prbr-m)
n.
1. Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.
2. Scornful reproach or contempt: a term of opprobrium.
3. A cause of shame or disgrace.
2006-08-21 10:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People upon whom opprobrium was heaped usually took umbrage, which is invariably fatal in large doses.
It's a sort of 'social suicide'.
2006-08-21 11:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by narkypoon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just type it in the yahoo search bar. The world is affiliated with a software company.
2006-08-21 10:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the word aprobrium is not farmiliar but it is gotten from the word approbation and is the verb form of it, it means approval or agreement.
2006-08-21 22:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by barry love 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
opprobrium
1. scorn: scorn, contempt, or severe criticism
2. disgrace: shame or disgrace that stems from disreputable behavior
3. source of shame: something or somebody that brings shame or disgrace
2006-08-21 14:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "opprobrium" - general disapproval
2006-08-21 11:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS THE NAME OF AN ENGLISH FIRM , TYPE IT IN TO THE WEB
2006-08-21 10:38:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope
2006-08-21 11:41:23 · answer #10 · answered by pixie007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋