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Obloquy
01
opprobre
a false charge or a deliberately harmful misrepresentation of someone's words, actions, or character, intended to damage their reputation
Exemples
The politician sued over the obloquy spread in the rival's campaign ads.
Le politicien a poursuivi en justice pour la calomnie diffusée dans les publicités de campagne du rival.
Social media can magnify obloquy, turning small disputes into public scandals.
02
opprobre, infamie
a condition of public shame or disgrace brought on by widespread verbal abuse or condemnation
Exemples
The collapse of the bridge left the construction firm in lasting obloquy.
L'effondrement du pont a laissé l'entreprise de construction dans un opprobre durable.
He lived in obloquy after his role in the failed peace negotiations.
Il a vécu dans l'opprobre après son rôle dans les négociations de paix ratées.
