ignominies
Acts of disgrace
Ignominies is the plural of ignominy—instances of public disgrace or dishonor.
The word emphasizes shame that comes from humiliating circumstances or conduct: He suffered the ignominies of bankruptcy and public ridicule.
Each ignominy is a separate occasion of deep embarrassment or loss of reputation.
Loss of respect
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- disreputeDamaged public standing
- opprobriumSevere public disapproval
infamy · degradation · discredit · abasement · debasement · reproach · contempt · obloquy
Intense shame or embarrassment
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- abasementState of being lowered
- chagrinDistress from wounded pride
- degradationDecline in condition
belittlement · defeat · subjugation · prostration · discomfiture · abashment · humbling · demoralization
Painful awareness of failure
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
- self-reproachBlaming oneself for wrongdoing
compunction · regret · self-condemnation · guilty conscience · wrongdoing · transgression · sin · culpability
Abusive condemnation of someone
- denigrationUnjust attack on reputation
- slanderSpoken false defamation
- libelPrinted defamation
- calumnyMalicious false statement
smear · tarnish · besmirchment · character assassination · mudslinging · aspersion · traducement · disparagement
dishonor
Loss of respect
opprobrium · infamy · degradation · discredit · abasement · debasement · reproach · contempt · obloquy · odium
mortification
Intense shame or embarrassment
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- abasementState of being lowered
- chagrinDistress from wounded pride
degradation · belittlement · defeat · subjugation · prostration · discomfiture · abashment · humbling · demoralization · indignity
shame
Painful awareness of failure
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
self-reproach · compunction · regret · self-condemnation · guilty conscience · wrongdoing · transgression · sin · culpability · blame
vilification
Abusive condemnation of someone
- denigrationUnjust attack on reputation
- slanderSpoken false defamation
- libelPrinted defamation
calumny · smear · tarnish · besmirchment · character assassination · mudslinging · aspersion · traducement · disparagement · maligning
ignominieshonors
Recognition for achievement
glories · dignities · distinctions · accolades · laurels
ignominiestriumphs
Overwhelming victories
victories · conquests · successes · achievements · accomplishments