obloquy

[ ob-luh-kwee ]
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noun,plural ob·lo·quies.
  1. censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.

  2. discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation.

Origin of obloquy

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1425–75; late Middle English <Late Latin obloquium contradiction, equivalent to Latin obloqu(ī) to contradict (ob-ob- + loquī to speak) + -ium-ium

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  • ob·lo·qui·al [o-bloh-kwee-uhl], /ɒˈbloʊ kwi əl/, adjective

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obloquy

/ (ˈɒbləkwɪ) /


nounplural -quies
  1. defamatory or censorious statements, esp when directed against one person

  2. disgrace brought about by public abuse

Origin of obloquy

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C15: from Latin obloquium contradiction, from ob- against + loquī to speak

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