OBLOQUY


Meaning of OBLOQUY in English

[ 'ɒbləkwi ]

■ noun strong public condemnation.

Origin

ME: from late L. obloquium 'contradiction', from L. obloqui , from ob- 'against' + loqui 'speak'.

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