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OBLOQUY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Obloquy.

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Obloquy - as a noun

State of disgrace resulting from public abuse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opprobrium

A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calumniationcalumnydefamationhatchet jobtraducement
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depreciationderogationdisparagement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He endured years of obloquy from the press."
"The politician's reputation was irreparably damaged by the obloquy he faced."
"The author's controversial book attracted widespread obloquy."
"She couldn't bear the obloquy of being falsely accused."
"The company faced public obloquy after the scandal."
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Word Game Points

Is OBLOQUY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obloquy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBLOQUY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is OBLOQUY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obloquy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBLOQUY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is OBLOQUY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obloquy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBLOQUY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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