Obloquy
01
förtal, ärekränkning
a false charge or a deliberately harmful misrepresentation of someone's words, actions, or character, intended to damage their reputation
Exempel
The politician sued over the obloquy spread in the rival's campaign ads.
Politikern stämde för förtal som spreds i motståndarens kampanjannonser.
Social media can magnify obloquy, turning small disputes into public scandals.
02
vanära, skam
a condition of public shame or disgrace brought on by widespread verbal abuse or condemnation
Exempel
The collapse of the bridge left the construction firm in lasting obloquy.
Bronns kollaps lämnade byggföretaget i varaktig skam.
He lived in obloquy after his role in the failed peace negotiations.
Han levde i vanära efter sin roll i de misslyckade fredsförhandlingarna.
