obloquy
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Late Latin obloquium (“contradiction”), from Latin obloquor (“speak against, contradict”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA: /ˈɒbləˌkwi/, /ˈɔːbləˌkwi/
Noun[edit]
obloquy (plural obloquies)
- Abusive language.
- 1748, David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 34.
- It is surprising, therefore, that this philosophy, which, in almost every instance, must be harmless and innocent, should be the subject of so much groundless reproach and obloquy.
- 1907, Harold Bindloss, chapter 21, The Dust of Conflict[1]:
- “Can't you understand that love without confidence is a worthless thing—and that had you trusted me I would have borne any obloquy with you. […] ”
- 1748, David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 34.
- Disgrace suffered from abusive language.
- 1825, William Hazlitt, The Spirit of the Age, Mr. Malthus
- His name undoubtedly stands very high in the present age, and will in all probability go down to posterity with more or less of renown or obloquy.
- 1825, William Hazlitt, The Spirit of the Age, Mr. Malthus
Synonyms[edit]
- (abusive language): defamation, insult
- (disgrace): opprobrium
Translations[edit]
Abusive language
