Ignominy
Nounअपमान
Definition
Public shame or disgrace.
Contextual Sentence: "The politician's ignominy was compounded when the corruption scandal was exposed in the media."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'ignite' + 'nominy' (sounds like 'nobody') — when you ignite a fire that burns your reputation, you face ignominy.
Synonyms
humiliation
disgrace
shame
Antonyms
honor
glory
respect