OBLOQUY Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word obloquy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OBLOQUY
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opprobrium | nounn | |||||||
noun • state of disgrace resulting from public abuse • a state of extreme dishonor | ||||||||
discredit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of being held in low esteem verb • cause to be distrusted or disbelieved • damage the reputation of • reject as false; refuse to accept | ||||||||
disgrace | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of dishonor verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • damage the reputation of | ||||||||
ignominy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of dishonor | ||||||||
infamy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of extreme dishonor • evil fame or public reputation | ||||||||
reproach | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||||
shame | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||||
defamation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | ||||||||
calumniation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions | ||||||||
calumny | nounn | |||||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | ||||||||
insult | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely | ||||||||
traducement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions | ||||||||
hatchet job | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions |