-ignominy-

n.; pl. Ignominies [ L. ignominia ignominy (i.e., a deprivation of one's good name); in- not + nomen name: cf. F. ignominie. See In- not, and Name. ] 1. Public disgrace or dishonor; reproach; infamy. [ 1913 Webster ]

Their generals have been received with honor after their defeat; yours with ignominy after conquest. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

Vice begins in mistake, and ends in ignominy. Rambler. [ 1913 Webster ]

Ignominy is the infliction of such evil as is made dishonorable, or the deprivation of such good as is made honorable by the Commonwealth. Hobbes. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An act deserving disgrace; an infamous act.

Syn. -- Opprobrium; reproach; dishonor. [ 1913 Webster ]