obloquy (ˈɒbləkwɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- defamatory or censorious statements, esp when directed against one person
- disgrace brought about by public abuse
Word Origin
C15: from Latin obloquium contradiction, from ob- against + loquī to speakSynonyms
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abuse,
attack,
stick,
blame,
criticism,
censure,
reproach,
defamation,
slander,
bad press
vilification,
invective,
opprobrium,
calumny,
character assassination,
contumely,
aspersion,
detraction,
animadversion,
Usage examples
If you can't, or you can't stomach people using words like " obloquy , "don't go.
Globe and Mail (2003)Buckingham Palace has yet to heap quite such a degree of obloquy on St James's.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)Cruden had resigned himself to obloquy ; he found none.
, ALEXANDER THE CORRECTOR (2004)