Synonyms for obloquy
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
2. Calumny — A false accusation; malevolent rumors
calumny, defamation, slander, aspersion, blame, scandal, disgrace, discredit, libel, hatchet job, reproach, dishonor US, dishonour UK, infamy, indignity, invective, vilification, odium, backbiting, detraction, contumely, ingloriousness, traducement
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Definitions
- n. 1
Abusive language.
- n. 2
A false accusation; malevolent rumors.
Forms
- Plural
- obloquies → abuses, shames, insults, censures…
Example sentences
- shame I was put to shame in the presence of many people.
- insult An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.
- ignominy Both cars suffered the ignominy of finishing a lap down.
- defamation You're so vain, you sued Carly Simon for defamation.
- calumny There's something even worse than calumny, it's truth.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| obloquy | falling | |
| shame | rising | |
| insult | rising | |
| ignominy | rising | |
| defamation | rising | |
| calumny | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- abuse2, blame1, shame1, libel2, odium
- 6 letters
- insult2, infamy3
- 7 letters
- scandal2, slander2, censure2, calumny3
- 8 letters
- disgrace2, reproach2, dishonor3, ignominy4
- 9 letters
- discredit3, dishonour, indignity4, invective3, aspersion3, contumely
- 10 letters
- defamation4, opprobrium4, backbiting3, detraction
- 11 letters
- traducement
- 12 letters
- vilification5
- 14 letters
- ingloriousness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abuse2 = 2 syllables).