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obloquy

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7 lettersPronunciation /ˈɒbləˌkwi/Part of speech nounSorted blooquyStarts with OEnds with Y0 clues
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Definitions

  1. a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

Word origin

From Late Latin obloquium (“contradiction”), from Latin obloquor (“speak against, contradict”).

Used in a sentence

  • It is surprising, therefore, that this philosophy, which, in almost every instance, must be harmless and innocent, should be the subject of so much groundless reproach and obloquy.
  • The Territory suffered in consequence, and once more a storm of obloquy was cast upon her.
  • “Can't you understand that love without confidence is a worthless thing—and that had you trusted me I would have borne any obloquy with you.[…]”

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