Word of the Week #5: Obloquy

Justin Riray
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #5
Word Count: 146

My Word: Obloquy
Source: pg. 12 of Cases in Communications Law: Liberties, Restraints, and the Modern Media Fifth Ed. by Zelezny

How it was used: While reckless assaults upon public men, and efforts to bring obloquy upon those who are endeavoring faithfully to discharge official duties, exert a baleful influence and deserve the severest condemnation in public opinion, it cannot be said this abuse is greater, and it is believed to be less, than that which...

All definitions and part of speech: Noun. Censure, blame, abusive language, discredit, or disgrace aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous people or the general public.

My Sentence: President Bush held up to a ton of obloquy about sending troops to Iraq, dealing with the budget, or even just usage of bad grammar during his presidency.