IGNOMINY Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ignominy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for IGNOMINY
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| disgrace | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of dishonor verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • damage the reputation of | ||||||||
| shame | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||||
| degradation | nounn | |||||||
noun • changing to a lower state (a less respected state) • a low or downcast state | ||||||||
| dishonor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of shame or disgrace • lacking honor or integrity verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • force (someone) to have sex against their will • refuse to accept | ||||||||
| embarrassment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public • the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) • some event that causes someone to be embarrassed • extreme excess | ||||||||
| humiliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • state of disgrace or loss of self-respect • strong feelings of embarrassment • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect • depriving one of self-esteem | ||||||||
| indignity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem | ||||||||
| notoriety | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality | ||||||||
| opprobrium | nounn | |||||||
noun • state of disgrace resulting from public abuse • a state of extreme dishonor | ||||||||
