OBLOQUY


Meaning of OBLOQUY in English

/ ˈɒbləkwi; NAmE ˈɑːb-/ noun [ U ] ( formal )

1.

strong public criticism

2.

loss of respect and honour

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from late Latin obloquium contradiction, from Latin obloqui , from ob- against + loqui speak.

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