n. [ L. obloquium, fr. obloqui. See Oblocutor. ] 1. Censorious speech; defamatory language; language that casts contempt on men or their actions; blame; reprehension. [ 1913 Webster ]
Shall names that made your city the glory of the earth be mentioned with obloquy and detraction? Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Cause of reproach; disgrace. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]