obloquy (**아**블러퀴) — harsh criticism or censure; verbal abuse or strong disapproval expressed publicly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: harsh criticism or censure; verbal abuse or strong disapproval expressed publicly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːbləkwi/
Korean meaning: 맹렬한 비난, 혹평; 공개적으로 표현되는 언어적 공격이나 강한 반대
Korean pronunciation: **아**블러퀴
Example Sentences
- The chef's experimental dish brought such obloquy that he considered changing careers to becoming a food critic instead.
- After years of obloquy, the scientist was finally vindicated when her theory proved correct.
- The movie was such a disaster that even the director's mother couldn't save him from public obloquy.
obloquy
NOUN//ˈɑːbləkwi//
harsh criticism or censure; verbal abuse or strong disapproval expressed publicly
The politician faces obloquy from the angry crowd
From soliloquy to obloquy - harsh words in every colloquy
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'obloquium', derived from 'obloqui' meaning 'to speak against'. The prefix 'ob-' means 'against' and 'loqui' means 'to speak'.
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📝Examples
“The chef's experimental dish brought such obloquy that he considered changing careers to becoming a food critic instead.”
“After years of obloquy, the scientist was finally vindicated when her theory proved correct.”
“The movie was such a disaster that even the director's mother couldn't save him from public obloquy.”
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