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obloquy

ob·lo·quy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ob-luh-kwee]
    • /ˈɒb lə kwi/
    • /ˈɔbləkwɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ob-luh-kwee]
    • /ˈɒb lə kwi/

Definitions of obloquy word

  • noun plural obloquy censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public. 1
  • noun plural obloquy discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation. 1
  • noun obloquy Strong public criticism or verbal abuse. 1
  • noun obloquy public condemnation 1
  • noun obloquy defamatory or censorious statements, esp when directed against one person 0
  • noun obloquy disgrace brought about by public abuse 0

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Origin of obloquy

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin obloquium contradiction, equivalent to Latin obloqu(ī) to contradict (ob- ob- + loquī to speak) + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Obloquy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obloquy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for obloquy

noun obloquy

  • censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
  • criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
  • defamation — Defamation is the damaging of someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
  • blame — If you blame a person or thing for something bad, you believe or say that they are responsible for it or that they caused it.
  • opprobrium — the disgrace or the reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful; infamy.

Antonyms for obloquy

noun obloquy

  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
  • commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • exaltation — A feeling or state of extreme happiness.

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