Meaning of the word opprobrium in English

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opprobrium

US /əˈproʊ.bri.əm/
UK /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

Noun

harsh criticism or censure

Example:
The company faced public opprobrium for its unethical practices.
He endured the opprobrium of his colleagues after the scandal.