odium

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Hatred; dislike; as, his conduct brought him into odium, or, brought odium upon him.

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The arts of power and its minions are the same in all countries and in all ages. It marks its victim; denounces it; and excites the public odium and the public hatred, to conceal its own abuses and encroachments. Henry Clay

To be able to endure odium is the first art to be learned by those who aspire to power. Seneca

During Tuesday’s meeting in Rome, nine theologians discussed the case for nearly two hours and gave a majority vote on Father Rother’s formal and material martyrdom in odium fidei (in hatred of the faith). Source: Internet

Looks like the seeming insensitivity of the administration is what has brought this odium unto it. Source: Internet

He said he had severely been injured in his credit and reputation and has been brought into scandal, odium and contempt. Source: Internet

Rich men's sons were appointed to the socially outcast "overseer" occupation, but the measure was received in the country with "universal odium". Source: Internet

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