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obloquy definition

ob·lo·quy (äb′lə kwē)

noun pl. obloquies -·quies

  1. verbal abuse of a person or thing; censure or vituperation, esp. when widespread or general
  2. ill repute, disgrace, or infamy resulting from this

Etymology: ME obliqui < LL obloquium < L obloqui, to speak against < ob- (see ob-) + loqui, to speak

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