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[()·めい()]
omei
noun

English Meaning(s) for 汚名

noun
  1. stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy

Definition and Synonyms for 汚名

Dishonour lacking honor or integrity
Synonyms: 不名誉, 不義理, 屈辱, , 恥辱, 汚名
Stain a symbol of disgrace or infamy
Synonyms: しるし, マルク, マーク, , , , , , 斑点, , 正鵠, 汚名, 汚点, 注連, 点数, 烙印, 目印, 符号, 試し, 銘柄,
Dishonour a state of shame or disgrace
Synonyms: 不名誉, 不義理, 屈辱, , 恥辱, 汚名
Ignominy a state of dishonor
Synonyms: 不名誉, 不評, 不評判, 不面目, 名折れ, , 恥さらし, 恥辱, 汚名, 汚点, 汚辱, 面汚し, 顔汚し
Opprobrium a state of extreme dishonor
Synonyms: 不名誉, , 悪評, 汚名, 破廉恥
Obloquy state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
Synonyms: 汚名

Meanings for each kanji in 汚名

» dirty; pollute; disgrace; rape; defile
» name; noted; distinguished; reputation

Categories 汚名 is a member of

Symbol an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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Standing social or financial or professional status or reputation
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Dishonour a state of shame or disgrace
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Ignominy a state of dishonor
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Unrighteousness failure to adhere to moral principles
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Sample Sentences for 汚名

Frank had a reputation as a bad boy but he lived it down as he grew up.
He vindicated his honor.
The man was branded as a traitor.
They branded him as a liar.
It will take a long time to live down your disgrace.

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