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dishonor vs ignominy

ignominy vs dishonor

dishonor and ignominy both are nouns.

dishonor is a verb but ignominy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dishonor Yes No Yes No
ignominy Yes No No No
As nouns, ignominy is a hyponym of dishonor; that is, ignominy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dishonor:
  • dishonor: a state of shame or disgrace
  • ignominy: a state of dishonor
Other hyponyms of dishonor include disesteem, discredit, disrepute, corruptness, disgrace, shame, infamy, opprobrium.
dishonor (noun) ignominy (noun)
lacking honor or integrity a state of dishonor
a state of shame or disgrace
dishonor (verb) ignominy (verb)
refuse to accept
bring shame or dishonor upon
force (someone) to have sex against their will
Difference between dishonor and ignominy

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