obloquy
/ˈɑbləkwi/
noun
- 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.
- 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.