Public contempt (8)
I believe the answer is:
ignominy
'public contempt' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ignominy that I've seen before include "terrible disgrace?" , "State of disgrace or humiliation" , "Disgrace, odium" , "Public dishonour" , "Public shame or disgrace" .)