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OBLOQUY

a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language

The meaning of the word obloquy is a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language.

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WordMeaning
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
symmetrybalanced proportions
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned