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Term: Ignomity

Ignomity can be used as a noun to describe a state of dishonor, shame, or disgrace that a person experiences. It refers to the public humiliation or loss of reputation that one suffers.

Sense 1: Dishonor or Shame

When someone's actions are considered disgraceful, it can lead to ignomity. For example:

After being caught in a scandal, the politician's reputation was forever tainted by the ignomity of his actions.

The ignomity of getting caught cheating on the exam made her feel deeply embarrassed.

Sense 2: Public Humiliation

Ignomity can also refer to the act of publicly humiliating or shaming someone, bringing them into a state of disgrace. For instance:

Their decision to manipulate the media resulted in the ignomity of being exposed and criticized by the public.

He was subjected to great ignomity after his offensive remarks during the press conference went viral.

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