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Term: ignominy
Definition: Ignominy means being publicly shamed or dishonored. It is when someone does something wrong and everyone knows about it, making them feel embarrassed and ashamed. Another word for ignominy is "disgrace."
Example: When the famous athlete was caught cheating, he suffered great ignominy and lost many of his fans.
Ignominy
Ignominy is when someone experiences public shame or dishonor. It is a feeling of embarrassment and humiliation that can be caused by something they did or something that happened to them.