Obloquy
noun
Strong public criticism or condemnation.
She faced obloquy from her colleagues when her mistakes came to light
noun
The state of being dismissed from a position of honor or power.
When the scandal broke, the politician was subject to obloquy and lost his position.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A false accusation or complaint.
Her reputation was ruined by obloquy based on falsehoods
noun
Strong public criticism or condemnation.
She faced obloquy from her colleagues when her mistakes came to light
noun
The state of being dismissed from a position of honor or power.
When the scandal broke, the politician was subject to obloquy and lost his position.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A false accusation or complaint.
Her reputation was ruined by obloquy based on falsehoods
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Obloquy is used to express strong disapproval or censure and carries a negative tone.
The director faced obloquy for the film's controversial content.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personal
Use 'obloquy' for professional or public criticism, not personal insults.
The author's plagiarism brought obloquy from the literary community.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Matters
'Obloquy' suggests a harsh and serious level of condemnation.
He endured obloquy after his controversial stance was made public.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Obloquy is used to express strong disapproval or censure and carries a negative tone.
The director faced obloquy for the film's controversial content.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personal
Use 'obloquy' for professional or public criticism, not personal insults.
The author's plagiarism brought obloquy from the literary community.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Matters
'Obloquy' suggests a harsh and serious level of condemnation.
He endured obloquy after his controversial stance was made public.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Obloquy is used to express strong disapproval or censure and carries a negative tone.
The director faced obloquy for the film's controversial content.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personal
Use 'obloquy' for professional or public criticism, not personal insults.
The author's plagiarism brought obloquy from the literary community.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Matters
'Obloquy' suggests a harsh and serious level of condemnation.
He endured obloquy after his controversial stance was made public.
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Quote examples
Theodor Herzl
Hungarian Journalist
Economic distress, political pressure, and social obloquy already drive us from our homes and from our graves. The Jews are already constantly shifting from place to place.
Quote examples
Theodor Herzl
Hungarian Journalist
Economic distress, political pressure, and social obloquy already drive us from our homes and from our graves. The Jews are already constantly shifting from place to place.
Example 1 of 1
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