Obloquy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɒbləˌkwi/, /ˈɔːbləˌkwi/

Origin

From Late Latin obloquium ("contradiction"), from Latin obloquor ("speak against, contradict").

Full definition of obloquy

Noun

1. Abusive language.
• 1748, David Hume, London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 34.It is surprising, therefore, that this philosophy, which, in almost every instance, must be harmless and innocent, should be the subject of so much groundless reproach and obloquy.
• 1907, w, The Dust of Conflict Chapter 21, “Can't you understand that love without confidence is a worthless thing—and that had you trusted me I would have borne any obloquy with you....”
2. Disgrace suffered from abusive language.
• 1825, William Hazlitt, The Spirit of the Age,His name undoubtedly stands very high in the present age, and will in all probability go down to posterity with more or less of renown or obloquy.

Synonyms

• (abusive language) defamation, insult
• (disgrace) opprobrium