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Meaning of probrum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. disgrace, shame
    declension-2, neuter
  2. abuse, insult
    declension-2, neuter
  3. Equivalent to 'abuse': Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.

Equivalents

English abuse

Examples

“Haud ambiguē tum in eum, cui rēgnum dēstinābātur, ingessit probra.”

Then in plain language he heaped abuse upon the one to whom the throne was being awarded.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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