opprobrious

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈprəʊbrɪəs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈproʊbriəs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ə prōbrē əs)


opprobrious
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Sense: Expressing slander
Synonyms:
scurrilous, slanderous, abusive, insulting, libeling, defamatory, defaming, shaming, disgracing, pejorative, abasing, humiliating, damaging, injuring, injurious, hurting, maligning, detractive, derogative, disparaging, debasing, denigrating, vituperative, spiteful, malevolent, malignant, embarrassing Collocations
Antonyms:
appreciative, praising, eulogizing, flattering Collocations, complimentary Collocations, encouraging Collocations, approving, congratulatory, out of admiration
Sense: Involving slander
Synonyms:
hateful, disgraceful, scandalous, vulgar, vile, abusive, ignoble, contemptuous, dishonorable, base Collocations, libelous, defamatory, odious, atrocious, detestable, malicious, abominable, nefarious, ill-willed, heinous, execrable, offensive Collocations, shameful
Antonyms:
honorable, upright Collocations, respectful Collocations, commendable, friendly Collocations, kind Collocations, nice Collocations, civil, courteous, polite Collocations, exemplary, inoffensive, admired, principled, reputable


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