Synonyms of obloquies

obloquies

noun

plural of obloquy

1

as in abuses

harsh insulting language

unable to mount a rational defense of her position, she unleashed a torrent of obloquy on her opponent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abuses
• insults
• vitriols
• scurrilities
• criticisms
• billingsgates
• vituperations
• fulminations
• invectives
• curses
• epithets
• slurs
• blackguardisms
• imprecations
• reprimands
• vilifications
• blasphemies
• profanities
• revilements
• maledictions
• swearwords
• excoriations
• execrations
• rebukes
• expletives
• polemics
• disparagements
• aspersions
• chastisements
• castigations
• reproofs
• tirades
• belittlements
• put-downs
• diatribes
• opprobriums
• harangues
• broadsides

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praises
• acclaim
• commendations
• compliments
• congratulations
• applauses
• felicitations
• endearments
• soft soaps
• flatteries
• blarneys
• adulations
• overpraises

2

as in shames

the state of having lost the esteem of others

although he had beaten the murder rap, the accused murderer was condemned to live out his days in perpetual obloquy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shames
• disgraces
• odiums
• contempts
• discredit
• humiliations
• disreputes
• opprobriums
• disesteems
• ignominies
• stigmas
• infamies
• dishonors
• scandals
• reproaches
• disdains
• taints
• abasements
• disapprobations
• shadows
• scorns
• smirches
• stains
• debasements
• disapprovals
• dust
• degradations
• despites
• stigmata
• deprecations
• blots
• brands
• slurs
• disfavors
• spots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respects
• honors
• regards
• fears
• estimations
• appreciations
• admirations
• esteems
• awes
• reverences
• glories
• fames
• reputes
• renowns