Today's Word

Disseminate

dih-SEM-uh-nayt

Definition

(verb) To spread information, ideas, or materials widely.

Example

he campaign aimed to disseminate accurate health information across rural communities.

Fun Fact

Disseminate shares roots with seed—from Latin seminare, “to sow.” The word began as a metaphor for planting ideas and has stayed that way across disciplines. Whether it’s sharing research, propaganda, memes, or medical advice, dissemination is what turns one person’s insight into a public idea. It’s especially common in academic, media, and public health circles.

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Obloquy

Today's Word

Obloquy

OB-luh-kwee

Definition

(noun) Strong public criticism or verbal abuse.

Example

The whistleblower endured weeks of obloquy from former allies.

Fun Fact

Derived from Latin ob (against) and loqui (to speak), obloquy is more than just criticism—it’s reputation-damaging, widespread condemnation. Historically used in political and religious contexts, it now shows up in media scandals and cancel culture debates. What sets obloquy apart from “criticism” is its publicness and intensity—it’s the backlash you feel everywhere.

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