Schmach — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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.
• obloquy noun Abusive language.

Senses

Schmach is used for these senses in English:

• disgrace The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
• disgrace (countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
• ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
• obloquy Abusive language.

disgrace — full definition

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

ignominy — full definition

1. noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
2. noun An event or act that brings such shame.

Related German words