Legal Definitions - obloquy

Definition: Obloquy (ob-lə-kwee) refers to abusive or defamatory language, or the state of being ill-spoken of, leading to disgrace or bad repute.

Examples:

• After the scandal, the politician faced obloquy from the media and public.
• The celebrity's obloquy on social media led to her taking a break from the spotlight.

These examples illustrate how obloquy can refer to both spoken and written language that is abusive or defamatory. In the first example, the politician faced criticism and negative comments from the media and public, leading to a loss of reputation. In the second example, the celebrity faced negative comments on social media, which can also lead to a loss of reputation and public image.