Crossword clues for obloquy
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Obloquy \Ob"lo*quy\ ([o^]b"l[-o]*kw[y^]), n. [L. obloquium, fr. obloqui. See Oblocutor.]
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Censorious speech; defamatory language; language that casts contempt on men or their actions; blame; reprehension.
Shall names that made your city the glory of the earth be mentioned with obloquy and detraction?
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Cause of reproach; disgrace. [Obs.]
--Shak.Syn: Reproach; odium; censure; contumely; gainsaying; reviling; calumny; slander; detraction.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
n. Abusive language.
WordNet
n. state of disgrace resulting from public abuse [syn: opprobrium]
a malicious attack [syn: defamation, calumny, traducement, hatchet job]
Usage examples of "obloquy".
Only watch their bearing in the case of the family of a dead comrade, of hospital funds, of sudden misfortune or bereavement, of undeserved obloquy.
He less expect Than glory and benediction--that is, thanks-- The slightest, easiest, readiest recompense From them who could return him nothing else, And, not returning that, would likeliest render 130 Contempt instead, dishonour, obloquy?
Notwithstanding the obloquy with which the early historians have overshadowed the characters of the unfortunate natives, some bright gleams occasionally break through which throw a degree of melancholy lustre on their memories.
Dae Alvonso, who combined the trades of minstrel, child-buyer, psychiatrist and chiropractor, reported Carcolo's obloquies to Joaz, who shrugged.
It behoved him to do what in him lay to cover his brother's memory from the obloquy which it deserved.
He was a man of sagacity, and foresaw the obloquy that would be incurred by the continuance in office of the present magistrates.
Therefore, I apologize in that I have not held him up to a just obloquy because of his crimes, and I ask indulgence for his turpitudes because of the laughter which they provoke.