позо́рить — meaning in English
pozorit
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English meaning
- defame verb To damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.
- 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.
- dishonour noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
- libel noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.
- 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
позо́рить is used for these senses in English:
- defame To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage. [from 4th c.]
- discredit (transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).
- disgrace (transitive) To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
- dishonour To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
- reproach (transitive) To disgrace, or bring shame upon.
- shame (transitive) To cause to feel shame.
- shame (transitive) To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
discredit — full definition
- verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
- noun Loss of reputation or trust; disgrace.