бесче́стие — meaning in English
beschestiye
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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.
- dishonour noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
- ignominy noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
- infamy noun The state of being infamous; a very bad, widely known reputation.
Senses
бесче́стие 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.
- dishonour Shame or disgrace.
- ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
- infamy The state of being infamous.
contempt — full definition
- noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
- noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.
disgrace — full definition
- noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
- verb To bring shame upon someone or something.
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