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INDIGNITY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word indignity. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word indignity. (close relations)
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abuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

affront
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

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

disrespect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of lack of respect

• a disrespectful mental attitude

• a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

verb

• show a lack of respect for

• have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

disservice
nounn
noun

• an act intended to help that turns out badly

exploitation
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

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

ill-treatment
nounn
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

injury
nounn
noun

• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury

• an accident that results in physical damage or hurt

• a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat

• an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage

• wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted

injustice
nounn
noun

• an unjust act

• the practice of being unjust or unfair

insult
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

maltreatment
nounn
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

mistreatment
nounn
noun

• the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

offense
nounn
noun

• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others

• a feeling of anger caused by being offended

• a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right

• the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

• the action of attacking an enemy

oppression
nounn
noun

• the act of subjugating by cruelty

• the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:

• a feeling of being oppressed

slight
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

noun

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

adjective satellite

• lacking substance or significance

• being of delicate or slender build

verb

• pay no attention to, disrespect

Best Hypernyms For INDIGNITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for indignity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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affront insult

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