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    ob·lo·quy
    /ˈäbləkwē/

    noun

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › obloquyObloquy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of OBLOQUY is a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language. How to use obloquy in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Obloquy.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOBLOQUY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    OBLOQUY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of obloquy in English. obloquy. noun [ U ] formal uk / ˈɒb.lə.kwi / us / ˈɑːb.lə.kwi / Add to word list Add to word list. very strong public criticism or blame: His controversial essays have brought him much obloquy. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Disapproving & criticizing.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › obloquyOBLOQUY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Obloquy definition: censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public. . See examples of OBLOQUY used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › obloquyObloquy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    abusive language or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions. synonyms: calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, traducement. see more. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOBLOQUY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    OBLOQUY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of obloquy in English. obloquy. noun [ U ] formal us / ˈɑːb.lə.kwi / uk / ˈɒb.lə.kwi / Add to word list. very strong public criticism or blame: His controversial papers have brought him much obloquy. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Disapproving & criticizing.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › obloquyObloquy - definition of obloquy by The Free Dictionary

    1. defamatory or censorious statements, esp when directed against one person. 2. disgrace brought about by public abuse. [C15: from Latin obloquium contradiction, from ob- against + loquī to speak]

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBLOQUY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, esp. by numerous persons or by the general public. 2. discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation. SYNONYMS 1. reproach, calumny; aspersion, revilement. ANTONYMS 1. praise. 2. credit.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionobloquy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of obloquy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › obloquyObloquy Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    OBLOQUY meaning: 1 : harsh or critical statements about someone; 2 : the condition of someone who lost the respect of other people.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryOBLOQUY - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    1. verbal abuse of a person or thing; censure or vituperation, esp. when widespread or general. [...] 2. ill repute, disgrace, or infamy resulting from this. [...] More. Synonyms of 'obloquy' • abuse, attack, stick (slang), blame [...] • disgrace, shame, humiliation, discredit [...] More. Examples of 'obloquy' in a sentence.