3. An object of blame, censure, scorn, or derision.

Come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more

a reproach.

Neh. ii. 17.

Syn. -- Disrepute; discredit; dishonor; opprobrium; invective;

contumely; reviling; abuse; vilification; scurrility; insolence;

insult; scorn; contempt; ignominy; shame; scandal;; disgrace; infamy.

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