obloquy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Late Latin obloquium (“‘contradiction’”), from Latin obloquor (“‘speak against, contradict’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ or /ˈɔːbləˌkwi/ (plural /ˈɒbləˌkwiːz/ or /ˈɔːbləˌkwiːz/)

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obloquy (plural obloquies)

1. 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.

2. Disgrace suffered from abusive language
3. One who denies or disputes

[edit] Synonyms

• (abusive language): defamation, insult
• (disgrace): opprobrium

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