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obloquial

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ob⋅lo⋅quy

  [ob-luh-kwee]
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–noun, plural -quies.
1. censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, esp. by numerous persons or by the general public.
2. discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME < LL obloquium contradiction, equiv. to L obloqu(ī) to contradict (ob- ob- + loquī to speak) + -ium -ium

Related forms:
ob⋅lo⋅qui⋅al  [o-bloh-kwee-uhl] , adjective

Synonyms:
1. reproach, calumny; aspersion, revilement.

Antonyms:
1. praise. 2. credit.
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