Opprobrium Monday, November 9, 2009

Opprobrium:
(uh-proh-bree-uhm)

Definition:
- The disgrace or infamy brought on by association with a very shameful or reproachful act or event; ignominy
- Scornful reproach or contempt; contempt for something regarded as inferior
- Disgrace; infamy; reproach mingled with contempt; abusive language.

eg.Kanye's abrupt interruption of Taylor's speech deserved him opprobrium  from angry fans;
or as an adjective: 
 Kanye acted opprobriously when he interrupted Taylor Swift.