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indignity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of indignity

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt anotherʼs feelings

minor indignities such as intentionally mispronouncing a personʼs name

Synonyms of indignity

affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, insult, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur

Words Related to indignity

catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt

abuse, invective, vituperation

disapproval, opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, shame

attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe

torment, torture

Near Antonyms of indignity

accolade, commendation, compliment

acclaim, applause, praise

adulation, flattery

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