ABJECTION Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word abjection. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| abasement | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a low or downcast state • depriving one of self-esteem | ||||||
| degradation | nounn | |||||
noun • changing to a lower state (a less respected state) • a low or downcast state | ||||||
| contempt | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous • open disrespect for a person or thing • a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body | ||||||
| disgrace | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of dishonor verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • damage the reputation of | ||||||
| dishonor | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of shame or disgrace • lacking honor or integrity verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • force (someone) to have sex against their will • refuse to accept | ||||||
| embarrassment | nounn | |||||
noun • the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public • the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) • some event that causes someone to be embarrassed • extreme excess | ||||||
| humiliation | nounn | |||||
noun • state of disgrace or loss of self-respect • strong feelings of embarrassment • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect • depriving one of self-esteem | ||||||
| ignominy | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of dishonor | ||||||
| infamy | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of extreme dishonor • evil fame or public reputation | ||||||
| obloquy | nounn | |||||
noun • state of disgrace resulting from public abuse • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions | ||||||
| scorn | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • open disrespect for a person or thing verb • look down on with disdain • reject with contempt | ||||||
| shame | nounn | |||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||
