INDIGNITY Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word indignity. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INDIGNITY
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |