obloquy

Plural: obloquies

Noun

Strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
Abusive language.
Disgrace.
A false accusation; malevolent rumors.

Examples

His opponent’s challenge was met with obloquy when the dictionary confirmed his word.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin obloquium (“contradiction”), from Latin obloquor (“speak against, contradict”).

Synonyms

calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, opprobrium, traducement, abuse, insult

Scrabble Score: 21

obloquy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
obloquy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
obloquy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

obloquy: valid Words With Friends Word