obloquy

Day 30Level 2

OB-luh-kwee

public criticism

strong public criticism; loss of honor and respect

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

reproach, calumny, aspersion, vituperation

Antonyms:

encouragement, praise

Example Sentence:

Newspaper was flooded with threats and obloquy after a cartoon was published ridiculing the God.

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