vanære — meaning in English

English meaning

• contempt noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
• disgrace noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
• ignominy noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.

Senses

vanære is used for these senses in English:

• contempt (uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
• disgrace The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
• disgrace The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
• disgrace (transitive) To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
• ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

contempt — full definition

1. noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
2. noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.

disgrace — full definition

1. noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
2. verb To bring shame upon someone or something.

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