dishonor, shame, ignominy

patricia H.
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  1. dishonor
    a state of shame or disgrace
  2. shame
    a painful feeling of embarrassment or inadequacy
  3. ignominy
    a state of dishonor
  4. degrade
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  5. attaint
    bring shame or dishonor upon
  6. disgrace
    a state of dishonor
  7. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
  8. kindle
    catch fire
  9. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  10. enkindle
    cause to start burning
  11. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  12. raise
    move upwards
  13. arouse
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  14. pity
    a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for misfortunes of others
  15. compel
    force somebody to do something
Created on Mon Jan 28 12:48:57 EST 2008

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