Contempt and Ignominy

Contempt

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Ignominy is a synonym for contempt in matter topic. In some cases you can use "Ignominy" instead a noun "Contempt", when it comes to topics like shame, state of disgrace.

Ignominy

Ignominy noun - The state of having lost the esteem of others.
Usage example: he spent the remainder of his life in ignominy after being involved in a bribery scandal

Contempt is a synonym for ignominy in disgrace topic. You can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Ignominy", if it concerns topics such as matter, shame.

Nearby Word: ignominious
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