Odium (Noun)
Meaning 1
State of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The corrupt politician was shunned by society, falling into odium after embezzling millions of dollars from taxpayers.
- Her former colleagues expressed shock and outrage at her betrayal, condemning her actions as beneath contempt and causing her to be shrouded in odium.
- After it was revealed that he had cheated on his exams, he faced a public outcry, forcing him into a state of odium among his peers.
- Following a lengthy trial and guilty verdict, the businessman became infamous for his malpractices and existed in a state of perpetual odium.
- Despite making an effort to atone for her wrongdoing, the infamous author's tarnished reputation would remain an unshakable badge of odium that accompanied her name forever.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Hate coupled with disgust.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.