1
as in abuses
harsh insulting language
unable to mount a rational defense of her position, she unleashed a torrent of obloquy on her opponent
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2
as in shames
the state of having lost the esteem of others
although he had beaten the murder rap, the accused murderer was condemned to live out his days in perpetual obloquy
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Noun
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026 -
Parents described this practice as reminiscent of past abuses in government schools that ravaged Native communities.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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After discussion with my editors, ProPublica decided to note the insults in the story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mitchell has heard all the criticisms of not being able to get out of the second round.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The most contentious and controversial being some very pointed criticisms of Ole Miss, his former school.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Obloquies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obloquies. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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