ignominies

Meanings

• noun

  the state or quality of being ignominious; shame, disgrace, or dishonor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ignominies
ignoramus , oblivious , prestidigitatorius

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Variants

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ignominies , ignominy

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Etymology

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from Latin ignominia 'disgrace, shame, dishonor', from in- 'not' + gnomen 'opinion, repute, fame'

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Trivia

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1. Ignominies is a rare word and is not used frequently in everyday speech.

2. Ignominies is derived from the Latin word 'ignominia', which also means 'reputation' or 'opinion' in its original sense.

3. Ignominies is often used in legal contexts to refer to a punishment that brings shame or disgrace, such as public humiliation or the wearing of a scarlet letter.

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Related Concepts

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1. shame: A feeling of embarrassment or disgrace, often caused by a mistake or a failure.

2. dishonor: The state of being disgraced or dishonored, often due to a breach of trust or a violation of moral principles.

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Culture

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Ignominies have been used in literature and art to depict shame, disgrace, or dishonor. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar', the character Brutus justifies his betrayal of Caesar by stating that he would rather Caesar 'be in his grave than in his bosom', as he believes that Caesar's ambition has brought ignominies upon Rome.

How to Memorize "ignominies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with their head down in shame, feeling the weight of ignominies upon them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ignominies' with the feeling of shame or disgrace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'IDISH' to remember the meaning: Ignominies = Disgrace, Ignominy, Shame, Humiliation.

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