ignominies

Variant of ignominy

noun pl. ignominies

  1. loss of one's reputation; shame and dishonor; infamy
  2. disgraceful, shameful, or contemptible quality, behavior, or act

Origin: Fr ignominie < L ignominia < in-, no, not + nomen, name

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