/ 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.
/ 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.
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005