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View usage for: obloquy in British English (ˈɒbləkwɪ) nounWord forms: plural -quies1. defamatory or censorious statements, esp when directed against one person 2. disgrace brought about by public abuse Word origin C15: from Latin obloquium contradiction, from ob- against + loquī to speak obloquy in American English (ˈɑbləkwi) nounWord forms: plural ˈobloquies1. verbal abuse of a person or thing; censure or vituperation, esp. when widespread or general 2. ill repute, disgrace, or infamy resulting from this Word origin ME obliqui < LL obloquium < L obloqui, to speak against < ob- (see ob-) + loqui, to speak Synonyms of 'obloquy'abuse, attack, stick, blame disgrace, shame, humiliation, discredit More Synonyms of obloquy Definition abusive statements or blame Synonyms blame bad press character assassination contumely detraction animadversion Definition disgrace brought about by this Additional synonymsHe has flatly denied casting aspersions on the star's character. Synonyms slander, abuse, smear, censure, slur, reproach, defamation, vilification, denigration, calumny, character assassination, disparagement, vituperation, obloquy, detraction, traducement Definition the act of attacking He launched an attack on businesses for failing to invest. Synonyms criticism, panning (informal), slating (informal), censure, disapproval, slagging (slang), abuse, knocking (informal), bad press, vilification, denigration, calumny, character assassination, sideswipe, disparagement, impugnment Definition an expression of condemnation Synonyms condemnation, charge, stick (slang), criticism, complaint, censure, reproach, recrimination, reproof, castigation- obliteration
- oblivion
- oblivious
- obloquy
- obnoxious
- obscene
- obscenity
Additional synonymsDefinition a false or malicious statement He alleges that he was the victim of calumny and dirty tricks. Synonyms slander, abuse, insult, smear, libel, stigma, defamation, misrepresentation, lying, vilification, denigration, backbiting, derogation, vituperation, obloquy, aspersion, evil-speaking, detraction, revilement, calumniation Definition severe disapproval It is a controversial policy which has attracted international censure. Synonyms disapproval, criticism, blame, condemnation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, dressing down (informal), stick (slang), stricture, reproof, sideswipe, castigation, obloquy, remonstrance, reprehension Definition fault-finding or censure The policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism. Synonyms fault-finding, censure, disapproval, disparagement, stick (slang), knocking (informal), panning (informal), slamming (slang), slating (informal), flak (informal), slagging (slang), strictures, bad press, denigration, brickbats (informal), character assassination, sideswipe, critical remarks, animadversion He was considering suing for defamation. Synonyms slander, smear, libel, scandal, slur, vilification, opprobrium, denigration, calumny, character assassination, disparagement, obloquy, aspersion, traducement Definition something that causes disgrace His actions have brought discredit on the whole regiment. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, shame, disrepute, smear, stigma, censure, slur, ignominy, dishonour, imputation, odium (formal), ill-repute, aspersionDefinition the state of being disapproved of or disliked He fell into disfavour and had to resign. Synonyms unpopularity, shame, disgrace, discredit, doghouse (informal), bad books (informal), disesteem Definition a state of shame or disgrace You have brought dishonour on a fine and venerable institution. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, shame, discredit, degradation, disrepute, reproach, ignominy, infamy, opprobrium, odium (formal), disfavour, abasement, obloquyHe suffered the humiliation of bankruptcy. Synonyms embarrassment, shame, disgrace, humbling, put-down, degradation, affront, indignity, chagrin, ignominy, dishonour, mortification, loss of face, abasement, self-abasement Definition disgrace or public shame the ignominy of being made redundant Synonyms disgrace, shame, humiliation, contempt, discredit, stigma, disrepute, dishonour, infamy, mortification, bad odour Definition the state of being infamous one of the greatest acts of infamy in history Synonyms notoriety, scandal, shame, disgrace, atrocity, discredit, stigma, disrepute, ignominy, dishonour, abomination, opprobrium, villainy, odium (formal), outrageousness, obloquyAdditional synonymsDefinition abusive speech or writing A woman had hurled vicious invective at the family. Synonyms abuse, censure, tirade, reproach, berating, denunciation, diatribe, vilification, tongue-lashing, billingsgate, vituperation, castigation, obloquy, contumely (literary), philippic(s), revilement Definition widespread dislike or disapproval of a person or action She has been exposed to public odium and scandal. Synonyms hate, shame, disgust, dislike, disgrace, hatred, discredit, loathing, condemnation, censure, disapproval, animosity, disrepute, antipathy, enmity, dishonour, infamy, opprobrium, abhorrence, disfavour, detestation, obloquy, disapprobation, reprobation, execrationDefinition the state of being abused or scornfully criticized His political opinions have attracted public opprobrium. Synonyms censure, criticism, condemnation, discredit, disapproval, reproach, stricture, calumny, odium (formal), sideswipe, disfavour, stick (slang), obloquy, contumely (literary), scurrilityDefinition blame or rebuke He looked at her with reproach. Synonyms censure, blame, abuse, contempt, condemnation, scorn, disapproval, opprobrium, odium (formal), obloquyDefinition loss of respect I don't want to bring shame on the family name. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, discredit, contempt, smear, degradation, disrepute, reproach, derision, dishonour, infamy, opprobrium, odium (formal), ill repute, obloquyDefinition the crime of making such a statement He is now suing the company for slander. Synonyms defamation, smear, libel, scandal, misrepresentation, calumny, backbiting, muckraking, obloquy, aspersion, detractionDefinition verbal abuse, criticism It's not motorists who give you the most stick, it's the general public. Synonyms abuse, criticism, flak (informal), blame, knocking (informal), hostility, slagging (slang), denigration, critical remarks, fault-findingDefinition a mark of social disgrace Even in a recession there's still a stigma attached to being out of work. Synonyms disgrace, shame, dishonour, mark, spot, brand, stain, slur, blot, reproach, imputation, smirch Clare did not deserve the vilification she was subjected to. Synonyms denigration, abuse, defamation, invective, calumny, mudslinging, disparagement, vituperation, contumely, aspersion, scurrility, calumniation |