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smear(noun, verb, action, feeling, hurt)
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guilt(noun, feeling, blame, sorrow, fault)
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degradation(noun, feeling, slight, abuse, spot)
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mortification(noun, trouble, feeling, difficulty, care)
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stigma(noun, feeling, disregard, slight, abuse)
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abash(noun, verb, action, upset, trouble)
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embarrassment(noun, upset, trouble, feeling, care)
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contrition(noun, feeling, blame, sorrow, fault)
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odium(noun, feeling, disregard, respect, slight)
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compunction(noun, feeling, sorrow, disgrace, dishonor)
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stain(noun, verb, activity, action, hurt)
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blot(noun, verb, action, feeling, hurt)
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debase(verb, action, upset, hurt, reduce)
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disconcert(verb, action, upset, trouble, bother)
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disesteem(noun, feeling, disregard, slight, abuse)
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defile(verb, activity, action, hurt, spoil)
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self-reproach(noun, feeling, blame, sorrow, fault)
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abashment(noun, upset, feeling, confusion, disgrace)
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defame(verb, action, stain, disgrace, discredit)
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ill repute(noun, expression, feeling, disregard, respect)
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