VERB | social | attaint, dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, shame | bring shame or dishonor upon |
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perception | attaint | condemn by attainder |
Meaning | Bring shame or dishonor upon. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something | |
Model | The performance is likely to attaint Sue | |
Synonyms | dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, shame | |
Narrower | foul, befoul, defile, maculate | Spot, stain, or pollute |
Opposite | honor, honour, reward | bestow honor or rewards upon |
Spanish | abochornar, avergonzar, deshonrar | |
Catalan | avergonyir-se, avergonyir, deshonrar |
Meaning | condemn by attainder. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody | |
Example | "the man was attainted" | |
Broader | condemn | demonstrate the guilt of (someone) |
Spanish | sentenciar a muerte |
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