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.”
Wonky (adj) won-kee Not straight or balanced, off kilter. First recorded in 1915–20; perhaps variant of dialectal wanky, equivalent to wank(le) ( Middle English wankel, Old English wancol. (more…)
