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dedecus.

disgrace/dishonor/discredit/shame/infamy; misbehavior; vice, turpitude (L+S); shameful/repulsive appearance; blot, blemish (L+S); vicious act, shameful deed;

7 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈdeː.dɛ.kʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈdɛː.de.kus]
  1. disgrace, dishonor, infamy, shame, discredit.

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  2. That which causes shame; a disgrace, blot, blemish.

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  3. A shameful act; vice, turpitude.

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  4. indecency

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Where this word comes from

From dē (“from, away or down from”) + decus (“glory, honor, dignity”).

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