obloquy

• Substantiv, das scharfe öffentliche Kritik, verbale Angriffe oder den daraus entstehenden Zustand der Schande bezeichnet; kann auch eine falsche Anschuldigung oder böswillige Verdrehung von jemandes Worten meinen.

A noun referring to strong public criticism, verbal abuse, or a state of disgrace resulting from such abuse; it can also denote a false accusation or malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.

unzählbar

1. Public disgraceC2formal

   A state of shame or dishonor brought about by widespread criticism or verbal abuse.

   Öffentliche Schande

   • The politician faced public obloquy after the scandal broke.
   • His reputation suffered obloquy due to the false rumors.
   • The company endured obloquy for its unethical practices.

   Synonymediscreditdisgracedishonorhumiliationignominyinfamyodiumopprobriumshamestigma

   Antonymeadmirationesteemgloryhonorrespect

2. False accusationC2formal

   A maliciously false statement or misrepresentation intended to harm someone's reputation.

   Verleumdung

   • The journalist was sued for obloquy after publishing the fabricated story.
   • He was subjected to obloquy by his rivals who spread lies about him.
   • The court dismissed the obloquy as baseless slander.

   Antonymeaccoladecommendationpraise