Dyslogy

/dɪsˈloʊdʒi/ noun

Definition

Harsh criticism, blame, or unfavorable remarks about someone or something; the opposite of eulogy.

Etymology

From Greek 'dys-' (bad) + 'logos' (word, speech, account). The opposite of 'eulogy' (good words), dyslogy means bad words or blame.

Kelly Says

While eulogies are sacred parts of funeral traditions where we celebrate the deceased, a dyslogy would be the unthinkable opposite—making it a word that exists in theory but is almost never used in practice out of social courtesy.

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