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Obloquy

noun
/ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Meaning

harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Strong public criticism or verbal abuse; disgrace or shame from public condemnation.

Example Sentences

The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.

The politician faced obloquy after the scandal was exposed.

Synonyms

criticism, condemnation, abuse, censure, vilification, disgrace
Entry 1
criticism, condemnation, abuse, censure
Entry 2
abuse, censure, criticism, vilification, disgrace

Antonyms

praise, approval, commendation, acclaim, honor
Entry 1
praise, approval, commendation, acclaim
Entry 2
praise, honor, acclaim

Collocations

face obloquy, subject to obloquy, public obloquy, suffer obloquy
Entry 1
face obloquy, subject to obloquy, public obloquy
Entry 2
face obloquy, suffer obloquy, public obloquy

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