obloquy
noun | /obloquy/
harsh or critical statements about someone; the condition of someone who lost the respect of others
obloquy
noun | /obloquy/
Advanced WordsHARDharsh or critical statements about someone; the condition of someone who lost the respect of others
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"After the scandal he suffered obloquy from tabloids and rivals alike."
"The whistleblower endured public obloquy despite noble intent."
Mnemonic Trick
OBLOQUY → OB + LOQUY (speak) → bad speaking about someone: public shame.
Etymology
From Latin obloquium “speaking against.”
Used for public disgrace due to abusive speech.
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