odium
noun
odi·um ˈō-dē-əm 
1
: the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
2
: hatred and condemnation accompanied by loathing or contempt : detestation
3
: disrepute or infamy attached to something : opprobrium
Synonyms
- discredit
- disesteem
- disgrace
- dishonor
- disrepute
- ignominy
- infamy
- obloquy
- opprobrium
- reproach
- shame
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
time did nothing to diminish the odium in which the traitor lived out his days
Recent Examples on the Web In addition, the odium among the Left is so pernicious and so ubiquitous that the surveyors themselves may pollute the very taking of polls. 
Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, 31 Dec. 2019
Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, 31 Dec. 2019 Word History
Etymology
Latin, hatred, from odisse to hate; akin to Old English atol terrible, Greek odyssasthai to be angry
First Known Use
1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1
odium
noun
as in disgrace
the state of having lost the esteem of others time did nothing to diminish the odium in which the traitor lived out his days Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- disgrace
- shame
- opprobrium
- contempt
- ignominy
- humiliation
- infamy
- disrepute
- obloquy
- stigma
- disdain
- reproach
- dishonor
- discredit
- scandal
- disesteem
- scorn
- taint
- disapproval
- disapprobation
- stain
- abasement
- debasement
- degradation
- debasing
- dust
- despite
- deprecation
- slur
- blot
- disfavor
- brand
- humbling
- smirch
- shadow
- spot
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- esteem
- admiration
- respect
- fear
- honor
- regard
- appreciation
- estimation
- fame
- reverence
- glory
- awe
- repute
- renown