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Usage

• opprobrium

  Opprobrium is strong criticism of something that someone has done, especially when expressed publicly; it is also the shame that arises from such an activity.

• inopportune

  When something happens at an inopportune time it is inconvenient or not suitable.

• oppress

  If you are oppressed by someone or something, you are beaten down, troubled, or burdened by them or it.

• opportunity

  An opportunity is something good that is offered to you that you can choose to do if you want.

• opposite

  The opposite of something is a wholly unlike thing, such as dark instead of light or hot instead of cold.

• opponent

  An opponent is someone who plays against you in a match or game of some kind.

• opportune

  suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

• oppose

  be against

• oppressive

  weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

• opprobrious

  expressing offensive reproach