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opprobrious definition
op·pro·bri·ous (ə prō′brē əs)
adjective
- expressing opprobrium; abusive; disrespectful
- Now Rare deserving opprobrium; disgraceful
Etymology: ME < LL opprobriosus
Related Forms:
- opprobriously op·pro′·bri·ously adverb
- opprobriousness op·pro′·bri·ous·ness noun
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