obloquy

/'ɔbləkwi/
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obloquy

A politician faced public obloquy after the scandal.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing; strong public criticism or verbal abuse. This refers to harsh, condemnatory speech that damages someone's reputation.
    • The state of being subjected to such abuse or public disgrace. This describes the condition of suffering from widespread censure and ill repute.
Usage and Examples

  • As a noun (referring to the abusive language itself):

    • The politician faced relentless obloquy from the press after the scandal.
    • He bore the obloquy of his colleagues for his unpopular decision.

  • As a noun (referring to the state of disgrace):

    • The company fell into obloquy following the revelation of its unethical practices.
    • She endured years of obloquy before her name was finally cleared.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "To bring obloquy upon": To cause disgrace or public condemnation for someone or something.
    • His actions brought obloquy upon the entire institution.
  • "To be heaped with obloquy": To receive a great amount of public blame or scorn.
    • The failed policy was heaped with obloquy by commentators.
Variants and Related Words
  • Obloquious (adjective, rare): Characterized by or containing obloquy; abusive.
    • His obloquious remarks were widely condemned.
Synonyms
  • Vilification: The act of speaking or writing about someone in an abusively disparaging manner.
  • Denigration: The action of unfairly criticizing someone; belittling.
  • Calumny: The making of false and defamatory statements to damage someone's reputation.
  • Disgrace: Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action.
Antonyms
  • Praise: The expression of approval or admiration.
  • Acclaim: Enthusiastic and public praise.
  • Honor: High respect; great esteem.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
  • "A target of obloquy": Someone or something that is the focus of widespread abuse or censure.
    • The controversial theory made its author a target of obloquy.
  • "To suffer obloquy": To endure public disgrace and abusive criticism.
    • He was prepared to suffer obloquy for standing by his principles.
obloquy

A politician faced public obloquy after the scandal.

Noun
  1. a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
  2. state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

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