Obloquy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
obloquy
[ หษblษkwษช ]
public criticism
Obloquy refers to strong public criticism or verbal abuse directed at someone. It often involves disparaging remarks that can tarnish an individual's reputation and could be considered a form of slander.
Synonyms
condemnation, defamation, disparagement, slander, vilification.
Examples of usage
- The politician faced obloquy after the scandal was exposed.
- She endured a great deal of obloquy for her controversial opinions.
- The celebrity's obloquy from the media affected her mental health.
Translations
Translations of the word "obloquy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น calรบnia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฆเคจเคพเคฎเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Verleumdung
๐ฎ๐ฉ fitnah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะบะปะตะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ oszczerstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ไธญๅท
๐ซ๐ท calomnie
๐ช๐ธ calumnia
๐น๐ท iftira
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ฐฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฑุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ pomluva
๐ธ๐ฐ ohovรกranie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏฝ่ฐค
๐ธ๐ฎ kleveta
๐ฎ๐ธ bakhรบs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปะฐ ะถะฐะฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iftira
๐ฒ๐ฝ calumnia
Etymology
The word 'obloquy' originates from the Latin term 'obloquium,' which means 'speaking against' or 'rebuke.' This Latin root combines 'ob,' meaning 'against,' and 'loquium,' which comes from 'loqui,' meaning 'to speak.' Introduced into English in the 15th century, the term retained its negative connotations associated with public verbal attacks and criticism. Over the years, 'obloquy' has come to represent not just the act of criticism but also the fallout that arises when one becomes the subject of harsh public judgment. It reflects societal attitudes toward reputation and the consequences of public opinion, often serving as a cautionary term in discussions about freedom of speech and its implications.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,404, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27401 unapproachable
- 27402 premiered
- 27403 phobic
- 27404 obloquy
- 27405 debauched
- 27406 surrealist
- 27407 commingling
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