obloquy
UK/'ɒblәkwi/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
Strong public criticism or verbal abuse directed at someone.
（公开的）辱骂，抨击，诽谤
n.
The disgrace or ill repute that results from such criticism.
（由此招致的）耻辱，恶名
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedob- (against) + loqu (speak) + -y (noun) = 'speaking against.' Obloquy is harsh public abuse aimed at someone, and by extension the disgrace they fall into as a result. The most negative member of the loqu family.
Root loqu still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.public obloquy公开的辱骂
- 2.suffer obloquy蒙受耻辱
- 3.heap obloquy on对……大加抨击
Example Sentences
- 1.
The whistleblower endured years of obloquy before being vindicated.
- 2.
His decision brought a storm of obloquy from the press.