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obloquy

/ˈɒb.lə.kwi/

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noun

/ˈɒb.lə.kwi/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее сильную публичную критику, словесные оскорбления или состояние позора, возникающее в результате таких оскорблений; также может означать ложное обвинение или злонамеренное искажение чьих-либо слов или действий.

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.

uncountable

  1. Public disgraceC2formal

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

    ruПубличное бесчестье

    • 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.

    Synonymsdiscreditdisgracedishonorhumiliationignominyinfamyodiumopprobriumshamestigma

    Antonymsadmirationesteemgloryhonorrespect

  2. False accusationC2formal

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

    ruКлевета

    • 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.

    Antonymsaccoladecommendationpraise

Forms
  • obloquies plural form
  • obloquies' possessive plural form
  • obloquy's possessive singular form
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