Synonyms & related words for obloquy

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of obloquy — including opprobrium, calumny, ignominy, contumely, vilification, vituperation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to obloquy

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Synonyms for obloquy

Common synonyms for obloquy include opprobrium, calumny, ignominy, contumely, vilification, vituperation, aspersion, disrepute — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does obloquy come from?

The word obloquy breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root loqu-, from Latin loquor (“speak”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.