obloquy

/ˈɑbləkwi/
noun
  1. Strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
    • Instead of praise, the scientist received obloquy from those who misunderstood his work.
    • She faced obloquy from the community after speaking out against the project.
    • The mayor endured years of obloquy for his unpopular decisions.
  2. Disgrace or loss of reputation resulting from harsh criticism.
    • The scandal brought obloquy upon the entire family.
    • The company fell into obloquy after the safety violations were exposed.
    • He lived the rest of his life in obloquy, shunned by former friends.
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