obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ noun3 •Abusive language.It is surprising, therefore, that this philosophy, which, in almost every instance, must be harmless and innocent, should be the subject of so much groundless reproach and obloquy. — 1748 •Disgrace.Her death I could have born, but the death of her honour has added obloquy and shame to that sorrow which bends my grey hairs to the dust! — 1771 •(no longer used) A false accusation; malevolent rumors. formsobloquies