What is another word for obloquy?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒbləkwˌɪ] (IPA) 
Obloquy is a noun that means criticism, censure, or verbal abuse aimed to discredit an individual or group. There are several synonyms for this word, including opprobrium, vituperation, revilement, or defamation. Opprobrium connotes a harsh and public condemnation of someone's actions or character, while vituperation describes language used to blame or insult someone. Revilement refers to a verbal expression of strong disapproval or contempt, and defamation denotes a false or malicious statement about someone that damages their reputation. Other synonyms include slander, disparagement, calumny, and aspersion, all of which describe some kind of verbal attack or criticism aimed at damaging someone's reputation or character.
