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- pronunciation:
- Ig
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mI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| 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
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| definition 2: |
behavior or a quality that merits disgrace or dishonor.
- similar words:
- opprobrium
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| related words: |
abomination, affront, discredit, disfavor, dishonor, obloquy, tarnish |
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