Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Obloquy.
How to pronounce obloquy:
UK
Obloquy - as a noun
A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calumniation16calumny14defamation16hatchet jobtraducement16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depreciation17derogation12disparagement19Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is OBLOQUY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obloquy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordOBLOQUY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is OBLOQUY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obloquy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOBLOQUY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
