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Words related to self-respect
self-re·spect
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proud
feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause). -
shame
the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame. -
affront
If something affronts you, you feel insulted and hurt because of it. -
dignity
bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation. -
humiliate
to cause (a person) a painful loss of pride, self-respect, or dignity; mortify. -
humiliating
lowering the pride, self-respect, or dignity of a person; mortifying: Such a humiliating defeat was good for his overblown ego.