The difference between Defamation and Obloquy
When used as nouns, defamation means the act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral, whereas obloquy means abusive language.
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Defamation as a noun:
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.
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Obloquy as a noun:
Abusive language.
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Obloquy as a noun:
Disgrace.
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Obloquy as a noun (archaic):
A false accusation; malevolent rumors.