Public disgrace is a term used to describe the state of being held in contempt or disrepute by the public. OBLOQUY is a seven-letter word meaning harsh criticism or verbal abuse, INFAMY is a six-letter word meaning extreme ill repute or notoriety, and SCANDAL is a seven-letter word meaning an action or event that causes public outrage or shock. Together, these words can be used to describe the concept of public disgrace.