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vanära — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • disgrace noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
  • 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

vanära is used for these senses in English:

  • disgrace The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
  • ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
  • infamy The state of being infamous.

disgrace — full definition

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

ignominy — full definition

  1. noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
  2. noun An event or act that brings such shame.

Related Swedish words