Synonyms of obloquy
14 similar words
Another word for obloquy is opprobrium. Other synonyms of obloquy are defamation and abuse.
Synonyms and similar words for obloquy
nounAbusive language.
- abuse
- defamationThe act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of...
- insult
nounDisgrace.
- opprobriumDisgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy.
nounA false accusation; malevolent rumors.
- calumnyFalsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
- libel
- aspersionAn attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
- calumniousnessCalumny.
- character assassinationA malicious discourse designed to damage the reputation of someone.
- detraction
- disparagementThe act of disparaging, of belittling.
- slander
- traducementThe act of traducing; calumny, slander.
- vilificationSlanderous or malicious defamation; character assassination.
Meaning of obloquy
- noun Abusive language.
- noun Disgrace.
- noun A false accusation; malevolent rumors.
obloquy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of obloquy
- What is another word for obloquy?
- Obloquy has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as opprobrium, defamation and abuse.
- What does obloquy mean?
- Obloquy means abusive language.
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