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obloquy vs disgrace

disgrace vs obloquy

obloquy and disgrace both are nouns.

obloquy is not a verb while disgrace is a verb.

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

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