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obloquy.

Abusive language.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɒbləˌkwi//ˈɔːbləˌkwi/
  1. Abusive language.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Disgrace.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A false accusation; malevolent rumors.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English obloqui, obloquie, obloquy, from Middle French obloquie and its etymon Late Latin obloquium (“contradiction”), from Latin obloquor (“speak against, contradict”). By surface analysis, ob- + -loquy.

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