Obloquy

: Harsh, condemnatory, or abusive language directed toward a person or thing, typically by a large group or the general public.

: The condition of being discredited or having a "bad name" following such criticism. 2. Roots and Origin Tracing its Latin roots helps in remembering the meaning: "Ob-" : Meaning "against". "Loqui" : Meaning "to speak". Literally : "To speak against". obloquy

: It shares the root loqui with soliloquy (speaking to oneself) and loquacious (talkative). 3. Examples in Context : Harsh, condemnatory, or abusive language directed toward