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Word of the Day – Obloquy

By April 11, 2025Word of the Day

Obloquy (noun)

ob-lo-kwee

Censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin obloquium contradiction, equivalent to Latin obloqu ( ī ) to contradict ( ob- ob- + loquī to speak) + -ium -ium

Example sentences

“The obloquy to the government and the wanton harm they were causing would continue for weeks to come.”

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