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ob·lo·quy
 obloquy
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- pronunciation:
- a
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kwi
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
obloquies |
definition 1: |
abuse or censure, esp. as directed at one by many or by the general public; calumny.
Unfortunately, the criminal actions of one officer exposed the whole police department to obloquy.- synonyms:
- calumny, censure
- antonyms:
- praise
- similar words:
- abuse, animadversion, condemnation, denunciation, disapprobation, disapproval, discredit, invective, rebuke, reproach, scurrility
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definition 2: |
loss of reputation as a result of such censure.
- synonyms:
- discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, shame
- antonyms:
- honor
- similar words:
- contempt, disfavor, ignominy, opprobrium, scandal
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related words: |
censure, defamation, dishonor, tarnish |
derivation: |
obloquial (adj.) |
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