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noun, plural ob·lo·quies.
1.
censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
2.
discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation.
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Obloquy
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Example Sentences
- Not all writers or artists seek or ably perform a public role, and those who do risk obloquy and derision, even in free societies.
- But when moved deeply by principle he risked political sabotage and personal obloquy for his convictions.
- It must accept in silence obloquy heaped upon it by self-serving politicians.
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obloquy
1460, "evil speaking," from L.L. obloquium "speaking against, contradiction," from ob "against" + loqui "to speak," from PIE *tolkw-/*tlokw- "to speak."
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