shame; disgrace; ignominy




a state of dishonor

"one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"

Type of:
  • dishonor; dishonour

Types:
  • humiliation
  • obloquy; opprobrium
  • odium
  • reproach


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