obloquy

ob·lo·quy

noun \ˈä-blə-kwē\

plural ob·lo·quies

Definition of OBLOQUY

1

: a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language

2

: the condition of one that is discredited : bad repute

Examples of OBLOQUY

1. a victim of hatred and obloquy
2. <unable to mount a rational defense of her position, she unleashed a torrent of obloquy on her opponent>

Origin of OBLOQUY

Middle English obloquie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin obloquium, from obloqui to speak against, from ob- against + loqui to speak

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to OBLOQUY

Synonyms: billingsgate, fulmination, invective, abuse, scurrility, vitriol, vituperation

Antonyms: esteem, honor, respect

Related Words: blackguardism; blasphemy, curse, execration, imprecation, malediction, profanity; epithet, insult, put-down, slur; expletive, swearword; aspersion, bad-mouthing, belittlement, disparagement, revilement, vilification; castigation, chastisement, criticism, excoriation, opprobrium, rebuke, reprimand, reproof; broadside, diatribe, harangue, polemic, tirade

Near Antonyms: acclaim, applause, commendation, praise; compliments, congratulations, endearments, felicitations; adulation, blarney, flattery, overpraise, soft soap

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