The difference between Defamation and Opprobrium

When used as nouns, defamation means the act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral, whereas opprobrium means disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct.

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  1. Defamation as a noun:

    The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

  1. Opprobrium as a noun:

    Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.

  2. Opprobrium as a noun:

    Scornful reproach or contempt.

  3. Opprobrium as a noun:

    A cause of shame or disgrace.

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