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Definitions

pudency

[pyood-n-see] / ˈpyud n si /
NOUN
shame
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confusion contempt guilt humiliation irritation remorse scandal stigma
STRONG
abashment blot chagrin compunction contrition degradation derision discomposure discredit disesteem dishonor disrepute ignominy infamy mortification obloquy odium opprobrium pang reproach self-disgust self-reproach self-reproof shamefacedness smear stupefaction treachery
WEAK
bad conscience ill repute loss of face skeleton in the cupboard
Antonyms
STRONG
approval esteem honor meanness praise respect
WEAK
pride

Example Sentences

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The art of life has a pudency, and will not be exposed.

From Essays — Second Series by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

Why did I not ask? you will say.—You don't remember the rosy pudency of sensitive children.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 09, July, 1858 by Various

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