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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ob•lo•quy /ˈɑbləkwi/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- blame or verbal abuse.
- discredit or disgrace.
See -loq-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ob•lo•quy (ob′lə kwē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -quies. - censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, esp. by numerous persons or by the general public.
- discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation.
- Late Latin obloquium contradiction, equivalent. to Latin obloqu(ī) to contradict (ob- ob- + loquī to speak) + -ium -ium
- 1425–75; late Middle English
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged reproach, calumny; aspersion, revilement.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged praise.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged credit.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: obloquy /ˈɒbləkwɪ/ n ( pl -quies)- defamatory or censorious statements, esp when directed against one person
- disgrace brought about by public abuse
Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin obloquium contradiction, from ob- against + loquī to speak |