ˈäbləkwē, -kwi noun
( -es )
Etymology: Late Latin obloquium, from Latin obloqui to speak against, from ob- toward, against + loqui to speak — more at ob-
1.
a. : a strongly and often intemperately condemnatory utterance : defamatory or calumnious language : abusive or slanderous reprehension : calumny
names … mentioned with obloquy and detraction — Joseph Addison
b. obsolete : a calumnious utterance
2.
a. : the condition of one that is subjected to or deserving of obloquy : a blending of ill fame, hatred, and contempt on the one hand with distress and shame on the other
living out his days in the obloquy of one who had betrayed a solemn trust
b. obsolete : a cause or source of reproach : disgrace
Synonyms: see abuse , dishonor