odium

odi·um

 noun \ˈō-dē-əm\

Definition of ODIUM

1

:  the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance

2

:  hatred and condemnation accompanied by loathing or contempt :  detestation

3

:  disrepute or infamy attached to something :  opprobrium

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Examples of ODIUM

1. <time did nothing to diminish the odium in which the traitor lived out his days>

Origin of ODIUM

Latin, hatred, from odisse to hate; akin to Old English atolterrible, Greek odyssasthai to be angry

First Known Use: 1602

Related to ODIUM

Synonyms

discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy,infamy, obloquy, disgrace, opprobrium, reproach,shame

Antonyms

esteem, honor, respect