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opprobrium

/əˈpɹoʊbɹi.əm/
noun
  1. Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.

  2. Scornful reproach or contempt.

  3. A cause of shame or disgrace.

Synonymscurse, obloquy, blame, castigation, censure, defamation

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