Obloquious
//ɒbˈləʊkwiəs// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Containing obloquy; reproachful. obsolete
"[…] it staved off all emulations which are apt to rise and vent in obloquious acrimonie even against the prince […]"
Example
More examples"[…] it staved off all emulations which are apt to rise and vent in obloquious acrimonie even against the prince […]"
Etymology
From obloquy + -ous.
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