1. harsh criticism or censure; severe verbal attack or condemnation
Usage: formal
2. the disgrace or ill repute resulting from public criticism
Usage: formal

Examples

• The politician faced obloquy from the press after the scandal broke.
• His controversial decision brought obloquy upon his entire administration.
• She endured years of obloquy for her unpopular stance on the issue.
• The author’s latest book has drawn obloquy from critics nationwide.
• Despite the obloquy heaped upon him, he refused to change his position.
• The company’s unethical practices resulted in public obloquy and boycotts.