ob·lo·quy 
/ˈɑ:bləkwi/ noun
/ˈɑ:bləkwi/ noun [noncount] formal 1 : harsh or critical statements about someone
▪ a victim of hatred and obloquy 2 : the condition of someone who lost the respect of other people
▪ For years they endured the obloquy [=shame] that follows scandal.
▪ a victim of hatred and obloquy
▪ For years they endured the obloquy [=shame] that follows scandal.
