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ig·no·min·y

ignominy

pronunciation:
Ig n mI ni
part of speech: noun
inflections: ignominies
definition 1: the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation.
Their father's ignominy as a convicted war criminal had profound effects on them as they grew up.
antonyms:
glory, honor
similar words:
contempt, disgrace, dishonor, odium, opprobrium, scandal, shame
definition 2: behavior or a quality that merits disgrace or dishonor.
similar words:
opprobrium, scandal