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obloquies Definition


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obloquy
noun obloquies
    1. Abuse, blame or censure.
      Thesaurus: criticism, vituperation, defamation, aspersion, slander.
    2. Disgrace; loss of honour, good name or reputation.
      Thesaurus: dishonour, disgrace, humiliation, infamy, ignominy, opprobrium, stigma, shame.
Etymology: 15c: from Latin obloquium contradiction, from ob- against + loqui to speak.



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