Obloquy (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Calumny
• Calumniation
• Traducement
• Defamation
• Hatchet Job

Hypernyms

• Disparagement
• Depreciation
• Derogation

Hyponyms

• Libel
• Smear
• Vilification
• Malignment
• Assassination
• Blackwash
• Names
• Name Calling
• Name
• Epithet
• Character Assassination
• Slander

Meaning ²

State of disgrace resulting from public abuse.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Opprobrium

Hypernyms

• Ignominy
• Disgrace