Odium
(noun)
- General or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward a person or group.
- Disrepute or ill fame attached to a person or thing.
Origin:
From the latin word odium, meaning "hatred" or "dislike".
Examples:
- The dictator's actions earned him the odium of the international community.
- The company's reputation was tarnished by the odium of their unethical business practices.
- He was held in odium by the people for his role in the war.
- The odium of the scandal led to the resignation of several government officials.
- The odium of the criminal's actions made it difficult for him to find work after his release from prison.