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deshonra — meaning in English

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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).

Senses

deshonra 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 (countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
  • dishonour Shame or disgrace.

contempt — full definition

  1. noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
  2. noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.

disgrace — full definition

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

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