obloquy

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[edit] Etymology

From Late Latin obloquium (contradiction), from Latin obloquor (speak against, contradict).

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

[edit] Noun

obloquy (plural obloquies)

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

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