opprobrium
/əˈpɹəʊ.bɹɪ.əm/noun
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1
A cause, object, or situation of disgrace or shame.
2
Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy.
3
Scornful contempt or reproach; (countable) an instance of this.
4
Behaviour which is disgraceful or shameful.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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