9
regret
9
self-disgust(noun, feeling, disgrace, dishonor, embarrassment)
9
take down a peg(verb, expression, idiom, action, upset)
8
lower(verb, upset, reduce, destroy, crush)
8
pity(noun, good, sorrow, situation, disappointment)
8
scandalize(verb, activity, action, slander)
8
crush(verb, upset, dismiss, slight, annoy)
8
disparagement(noun, disgrace, discredit, dishonor, slur)
8
put to shame(verb, expression, idiom, upset, cause)
8
subdue(verb, upset, crush, overcome, annoy)
8
sully(verb, activity, hurt, spoil, dirty)
7
disfavor(noun, verb, disregard, slight, abuse)
7
insult(noun, communication, slight, disgrace, rudeness)
7
libel(noun, verb, slight, abuse, scorn)
7
modesty(noun, purity)
7
sorrow(noun, trouble, feeling, love, passion)
7
stigmatize(verb, hurt, harm, spoil, dirty)
7
taint(noun, verb, ruin, disregard, slight)
6
abasement(noun, slight, abuse, spot, confusion)
6
abomination(noun, evil, object, disgrace, hatred)
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