About The Word Indignity
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Indignity
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What's The Definition Of Indignity?
[n] an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
Synonyms | Synonyms for Indignity: Related Terms | Find terms related to Indignity: abuse | affront | aspersion | atrocity | belittling | brickbat | comedown | contempt | contumely | cut | decrial | depreciation | derogation | despite | detraction | disapproval | discourtesy | discrediting | disgrace | dishonor | disparagement | disrespect | dump | enormity | faint praise | flout | flouting | gibe | grievance | humiliation | injury | injustice | insult | jeer | jeering | knocking | lukewarm support | minimizing | mock | mockery | obloquy | offense | outrage | put-down | putting down | reproach | scoff | scorn | scurrility | slap | slight | slighting | snub | sour grapes | taunt | uncomplimentary remark | wrong 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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