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obloquy

[ ob-luh-kwee ]

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.

    Synonyms: revilement, aspersion, calumny, reproach

    Antonyms: praise

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

    Antonyms: credit



obloquy

/ ˈɒbləkwɪ /

noun

  1. defamatory or censorious statements, esp when directed against one person
  2. disgrace brought about by public abuse


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Other Words From

  • ob·lo·qui·al [o-, bloh, -kwee-, uh, l], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obloquy1

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of obloquy1

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

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Example Sentences

The moral obloquy for that choice falls on those who make it, not on those who react to it.

But in his own time the obloquy will probably make as much noise and find as much credit as the panegyric.

Our own opinion is that incompetent as it was the budget attracted to itself a good deal of unmerited obloquy.

The more they could throw discredit and obloquy upon the Maid of Orleans, the better their cause would seem.

Why should we, the travellers of the world, who so admire other cities, so persistently pour obloquy on our own?

Regard more the hurt that your fashion may do, than the offence or obloquy of any.

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