häväistys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- desecration noun An act that disrespects or violates something sacred.
- shame noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.
Senses
häväistys is used for these senses in English:
- desecration An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
- shame Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.
shame — full definition
- noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.
- noun A regrettable or disappointing situation (often as an exclamation).
- verb To cause someone to feel shame, or to publicly criticize them for something.