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Ignominy

Public disgrace or dishonor; reproach; infamy.

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Cringe 76% connected

To draw one's self together as in fear or servility; to bend or crouch with base humility; to wince; hence; to make court in a degrading manner; to f…

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Humiliation 76% connected

The act of humiliating or humbling; abasement of pride; mortification.

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Obloquy 76% connected

Censorious speech; defamatory language; language that casts contempt on men or their actions; blame; reprehension.

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Odium 76% connected

Hatred; dislike; as, his conduct brought him into odium, or, brought odium upon him.

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Opprobrium 76% connected

Disgrace; infamy; reproach mingled with contempt; abusive language.

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Reproach 76% connected

To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.

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Dishonor 76% connected

Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.

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Shame 74% connected

A painful sensation excited by a consciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of having done something which injures reputation, or of the exposure of t…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Shame 74% connected

A painful sensation excited by a consciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of having done something which injures reputation, or of the exposure of t…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Disgrace 92% connected

The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Shame 92% connected

A painful sensation excited by a consciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of having done something which injures reputation, or of the exposure of t…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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