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Obloquy

Definition

(formal) A state of being widely criticized or condemned, often for something considered shameful or wrong. Typically used to describe public disapproval or censure.

Example Sentences

1The politician faced intense obloquy for her role in the financial scandal, leading to her eventual resignation.
2Does the threat of public obloquy serve as an effective deterrent against corporate malfeasance?
3The artist's latest work sparked widespread obloquy for its perceived blasphemy, prompting a heated debate about artistic freedom.
4Avoiding obloquy requires not just avoiding wrongdoing, but also being seen to avoid it.
5There is a fine line between constructive criticism and unfair obloquy; the former aims to improve, while the latter seeks to destroy.

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