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ignominy
[ ig-nuh-min-ee, ig-nom-uh-nee ]
noun
- disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms: ,
- shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this.
ignominy
/ ˈɪɡəˌɪɪ /
noun
- disgrace or public shame; dishonour
- a cause of disgrace; a shameful act
Derived Forms
- ˌԴˈԾdzܲ, adjective
- ˌԴˈԾdzܲly, adverb
- ˌԴˈԾdzܲness, noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ignominy1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
His name now lives in ignominy as both a noun and an adjective used to describe such political witch hunts.
Only the Eagles taking their foot off the gas enabled Patrick Mahomes to avoid the ignominy of a first Super Bowl shutout.
He's also dealing with the ignominy of having his own father labeled a traitor.
Wine estates which would have torched their grapes rather than submit to such ignominy, are now openly contemplating the booze-free bottle.
There’s immense power in finding the person who can remove the thick, nasty film of ignominy, but that’s also where the risk comes in too.
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