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Webster 1913 Edition

(ŏb′lō̍-kwy̆)

Noun.

[L.

obloquium

, fr.

obloqui

. See

Censorious speech; defamatory language; language that casts contempt on men or their actions; blame; reprehension.

Shall names that made your city the glory of the earth be mentioned with

obloquy

and detraction?

Addison.

Cause of reproach; disgrace.

[Obs.]

Shak.

Syn. – Reproach; odium; censure; contumely; gainsaying; reviling; calumny; slander; detraction.

Noun.

[L. obloquor; ob and loquor, to speak.]

Censorious speech; reproachful language; language that casts contempt on men or their actions.

Shall names that made your city the glory of the earth, be mentioned with obloquy and detraction?

Cause of reproach; disgrace. [Not used.]