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View definitions for ignominy

ignominy

noun as in offensive behavior

noun as in shame

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His name now lives in ignominy as both a noun and an adjective used to describe such political witch hunts.

From Salon

Only the Eagles taking their foot off the gas enabled Patrick Mahomes to avoid the ignominy of a first Super Bowl shutout.

From BBC

He's also dealing with the ignominy of having his own father labeled a traitor.

From Salon

Wine estates which would have torched their grapes rather than submit to such ignominy, are now openly contemplating the booze-free bottle.

From BBC

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.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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