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English noun: ignominy

1. ignominy (state) a state of dishonor


SamplesOne mistake brought shame to all his family.
Suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison.


Synonymsdisgrace, shame


Broader (hypernym)dishonor, dishonour


Narrower (hyponym)humiliation, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach









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