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Opprobrium

usgb/əˈprəʊbriəm/Volume
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Public Disgrace

Used to express community or public outrage, not personal feelings.

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The politician's corruption brought opprobrium from the entire nation.
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Severity of Criticism

Implies harsh and intense scorn from others, stronger than mere disapproval.

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After the fraudulent activities came to light, she faced unprecedented opprobrium.
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Not Personal Guilt

Focuses on public shaming, not an individual’s guilt or remorse.

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He was spared the crime's consequences but not the social opprobrium.
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