— obloquial /o bloh"kwee euhl/ , adj.
/ob"leuh kwee/ , n. , pl. obloquies .
1. censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, esp. by numerous persons or by the general public.
2. discredit, disgrace, or bad repute resulting from public blame, abuse, or denunciation.
[ 1425-75; late ME obloquium contradiction, equiv. to L obloqu ( i ) to contradict ( ob- OB- + loqui to speak) + -ium -IUM ]
Syn. 1. reproach, calumny; aspersion, revilement.
Ant. 1. praise. 2. credit.