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opprobrious
1. (of language) expressing scorn or criticism
“opprobrious remarks”
adjective
/əˈproʊbriəs/
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"You can express _____ criticism without using such opprobrious language."
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- apt
- opportune
- derogatory
- defamatory
- obvious
- pejorative
Choose the phrase that uses opprobrious correctly
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Find a word related to opprobrious
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