obloquy

noun
UK: /ˈɒbləkwi/
US: /ˈɑːbləkwi/

  1. Strong public criticism or verbal abuse expressing disapproval.

    1. The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
    2. His controversial statement earned him widespread obloquy from various groups.

  2. The state of disgrace resulting from such condemnation; dishonor or infamy.

    1. He lived in obloquy after his crimes were revealed.
    2. The company suffered obloquy due to its unethical business practices.

Synonyms

censure condemnation disgrace opprobrium vilification reproach abuse criticism dishonor infamy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "obloquy" in English means: Strong public criticism or verbal abuse expressing disapproval., The state of disgrace resulting from such condemnation; dishonor or infamy..

The phonetic transcription of "obloquy" is /ˈɒbləkwi/ in British English and /ˈɑːbləkwi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "obloquy": censure, condemnation, disgrace, opprobrium, vilification, reproach, abuse, criticism, dishonor, infamy.

Example usage of "obloquy": "The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.". More examples on the page.