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.

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

SYNONYMS FOR obloquy

1 reproach, calumny; aspersion, revilement.

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ANTONYMS FOR obloquy

1 praise.

2 credit.

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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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Example sentences from the Web for obloquy

The criminal is covered with obloquy; I receive the respect of all.
The Village Rector|Honore de Balzac
Sweet oblivion has dimmed with denial and forgetfulness the obloquy which hunted her in her last days.
Brave Men and Women|O.E. Fuller
This brought upon him a storm of obloquy, under which his health gradually gave way.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7|Various
We know only that he obtained his liberty, and that an oppressive share of blame and obloquy followed.
Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. I (of 2)|William Howitt

The advocates of abolition are no longer consigned to unmitigated contempt and obloquy.
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus|American Anti-Slavery Society

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

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单词	obloquy
释义	obloquy [ ob-luh-kwee ] / ˈɒb lə kwi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR obloquy ON THESAURUS.COM 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. 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 SYNONYMS FOR obloquy 1 reproach, calumny; aspersion, revilement. SEE SYNONYMS FOR obloquy ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR obloquy 1 praise. 2 credit. SEE ANTONYMS FOR obloquy ON THESAURUS.COM 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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for obloquy The criminal is covered with obloquy; I receive the respect of all. The Village Rector\|Honore de Balzac Sweet oblivion has dimmed with denial and forgetfulness the obloquy which hunted her in her last days. Brave Men and Women\|O.E. Fuller This brought upon him a storm of obloquy, under which his health gradually gave way. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7\|Various We know only that he obtained his liberty, and that an oppressive share of blame and obloquy followed. Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. I (of 2)\|William Howitt The advocates of abolition are no longer consigned to unmitigated contempt and obloquy. The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus\|American Anti-Slavery Society 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 Words related to obloquy criticism, animadversion, ignominy, humiliation, aspersion, defamation, invective, censure, insult, slander, abuse, disgrace, reproach, vituperation, bad press
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obloquy

noun, plural ob·lo·quies.

Origin of obloquy

SYNONYMS FOR obloquy

ANTONYMS FOR obloquy

OTHER WORDS FROM obloquy

Words nearby obloquy

Example sentences from the Web for obloquy

British Dictionary definitions for obloquy

noun plural -quies

Word Origin for obloquy

Words related to obloquy