obloquy
[ ob-luh-kwee ]
/ ˈɒb lə kwi /
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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ob·lo·qui·al [o-bloh-kwee-uhl] /ɒˈbloʊ kwi əl/, adjectiveWords nearby obloquy
oblivescence, oblivion, oblivious, oblong, oblongata, obloquy, obmutescence, obnounce, obnoxious, obnubilate, oboe
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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
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