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obloquy

[ˈɑbləkwi]

obloquy Definition

  • 1strong public criticism or verbal abuse
  • 2the state of being in disgrace or bad repute

Using obloquy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obloquy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The politician faced a storm of obloquy from the press after his controversial remarks.

  • Example

    The company's reputation was damaged by the obloquy surrounding the scandal.

  • Example

    He endured years of obloquy for his unpopular views.

obloquy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for obloquy

Antonyms for obloquy

Phrases with obloquy

  • to criticize or blame someone severely

    Example

    The media heaped obloquy on the CEO for the company's poor performance.

  • in a state of disgrace or disrepute

    Example

    The athlete retired under a cloud of obloquy after being caught using performance-enhancing drugs.

  • to avoid criticism or blame

    Example

    The politician tried to escape obloquy by blaming his staff for the mistake.

Origins of obloquy

from Latin 'ob-' meaning 'against' and 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'

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Summary: obloquy in Brief

'Obloquy' [ˈɑbləkwi] refers to strong public criticism or verbal abuse, often leading to disgrace or bad repute. It is used to describe situations where someone is blamed or criticized severely, as in 'The politician faced a storm of obloquy from the press after his controversial remarks.' The phrase 'heap obloquy on someone' means to criticize or blame someone severely.