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IGNOMINY

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Ignominy.

Ignominy - as a noun

A state of dishonor

Example: "One mistake brought shame to all his family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgraceshame
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dishonordishonour
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The disgraced politician could not bear the ignominy of resigning from office."
"He was determined to restore his family's honor and escape the ignominy of their financial downfall."
"She endured the ignominy of being fired in front of her colleagues."
"The team suffered the ignominy of a crushing defeat."
"His reputation was tarnished by the ignominy of cheating on the exam."
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Word Game Points

Is IGNOMINY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ignominy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IGNOMINY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is IGNOMINY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ignominy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IGNOMINY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is IGNOMINY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ignominy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IGNOMINY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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