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vergogna — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • discredit verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
  • disgrace noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
  • fie intj An old-fashioned exclamation of disapproval, disgust, or mock outrage, sometimes followed by "on" or "upon."
  • reproach noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
  • shame noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

Senses

vergogna is used for these senses in English:

  • disgrace The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
  • fie (archaic) Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.
  • reproach Disgrace or shame.
  • shame An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
  • shame Something to regret.

discredit — full definition

  1. verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
  2. noun Loss of reputation or trust; disgrace.

disgrace — full definition

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

Related Italian words