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позо́р — meaning in English

pozor

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English meaning

  • blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  • blot noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  • 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).
  • embarrassment noun A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
  • 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.
  • obloquy noun Abusive language.
  • opprobrium noun A cause, object, or situation of disgrace or shame.
  • 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

позо́р is used for these senses in English:

  • blemish A moral defect; a character flaw.
  • blot (by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
  • 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.
  • dishonour Shame or disgrace.
  • embarrassment A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.
  • ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

blemish — full definition

  1. noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  2. verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.

blot — full definition

  1. noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  2. noun Something that damages a reputation; a disgrace.
  3. verb To soak up excess liquid, especially with absorbent paper.
  4. verb To stain or mark with a coloured substance.

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