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Indignity

Indignity Meaning & Definition
Indignity Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Indignity?

[n] an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

Synonyms | Synonyms for Indignity:

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See Also | affront | insult

Indignity In Webster's Dictionary

\In*dig"ni*ty\, n.; pl. {Indignities}. [L. indignitas: cf. F. indignit['e]. See {Indign}.] Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with insult. How might a prince of my great hopes forget So great indignities you laid upon me? --Shak. A person of so great place and worth constrained to endure so foul indignities. --Hooker.

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