In England, the wine trade has never borne the burden of social opprobrium.
The bride wears white, le tout New York is invited, and if an iota of social opprobrium attaches to the event, no one seems to notice.
In addition, such parties offer both exhibitionists and voyeurs a forum to indulge their inclinations without social opprobrium.
Even without the burden of externally imposed social opprobrium, those living with a serious illness can face an enormous and painful inner struggle.
Sometimes there was some form of social opprobrium to those not participating.
Overcoming social opprobrium, she operated the school for eight years.
If there was a time when unmarried persons seeking to domicile themselves together faced social opprobrium, it is no more.
To enjoy it yourself, match a small glass of chilled Sauternes with a rich or sharp food: it is particularly good with terrines, and especially foie gras, if you can cope with the social opprobrium.
Isn't the power of social opprobrium in a free society enough?
The two live well together as friends but this act invites a social opprobrium and strong uproar over both of them, and there is no other solution but marriage.