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disgrace vs obloquy

obloquy vs disgrace

disgrace and obloquy both are nouns.

disgrace is a verb but obloquy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disgrace Yes No Yes No
obloquy Yes No No No
As nouns, obloquy is a hyponym of disgrace; that is, obloquy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disgrace:
  • disgrace: a state of dishonor
  • obloquy: state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
Other hyponyms of disgrace include humiliation, opprobrium, odium, reproach, cringe.
disgrace (noun) obloquy (noun)
a state of dishonor a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
disgrace (verb) obloquy (verb)
damage the reputation of
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
bring shame or dishonor upon
Difference between disgrace and obloquy

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