obloquy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɒbləkwi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • strong public condemnation: he endured years of contempt and obloquy
  • disgrace, especially that brought about by public condemnation: conduct to which no more obloquy could reasonably attach

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin obloquium 'contradiction', from Latin obloqui, from ob- 'against' + loqui 'speak'