Accusation or imputation of shameful or disgraceful conduct; vilification, insult, or reproach. As a count noun: an instance of this; an insult or reproach. Now rare (chiefly historical).
Origin
Late 15th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin obprobrium, opprobriumopprobrium; compare -y.
Definition of opprobry in US English:
opprobry
noun
Accusation or imputation of shameful or disgraceful conduct; vilification, insult, or reproach. As a count noun: an instance of this; an insult or reproach. Now rare (chiefly historical).
Origin
Late 15th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin obprobrium, opprobrium opprobrium; compare -y.