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.”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
