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obloquy

[ ob-luh-kwee ]
/ ˈɒb lə kwi /
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noun, plural ob·lo·quies.

censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation.

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Origin of obloquy

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

OTHER WORDS FROM obloquy

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

Words nearby obloquy

oblivescence, oblivion, oblivious, oblong, oblongata, obloquy, obmutescence, obnounce, obnoxious, obnubilate, oboe
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Words related to obloquy

criticism, animadversion, ignominy, humiliation, aspersion, defamation, invective, censure, insult, slander, abuse, disgrace, reproach, vituperation

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British Dictionary definitions for obloquy

obloquy
/ (ˈɒbləkwɪ) /

noun plural -quies

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

Word Origin for obloquy

C15: from Latin obloquium contradiction, from ob- against + loquī to speak
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012