ignominy

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Noun ignominy has 1 sense

shame, disgrace, ignominy - a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
--₁ is a kind of dishonor, dishonour
--₁ has particulars: humiliation; obloquy, opprobrium; odium; reproach

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Ignominy

Noun: The state or condition of public disgrace or shame. It refers to a situation where someone's reputation is severely damaged.

Senses:

General sense: Ignominy can be associated with disgrace, dishonor, or humiliation.
Legal sense: In legal terms, ignominy can refer to the punishment of public exposure as a means of disgrace, such as being put in stocks or displayed in public.

Sample Sentences:

1. The politician's embezzlement scandal brought ignominy upon his entire family.

2. After getting caught cheating, he experienced deep ignominy among his peers.

3. The defeated team left the field in ignominy, knowing they had disappointed their fans.

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