单词 | obloquy |
释义 | obloquy —obloquial /o bloh"kwee euhl/, adj. /ob"leuh kwee/, n. , pl. obloquies. 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. [1425-75; late ME < LL obloquium contradiction, equiv. to L obloqu(i) to contradict (ob- OB- + loqui to speak) + -ium -IUM] Syn. 1. reproach, calumny; aspersion, revilement. Ant. 1. praise. 2. credit. |
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