Indignify: meaning, definitions and examples

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indignify

 

[ ɪnˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to demean someone

To indignify means to lower in dignity or esteem. It often refers to actions or behaviors that cause someone to feel less valued or respected.

Synonyms

belittle, degrade, demean, disparage

Examples of usage

  • His rude comments indignified her in front of her peers.
  • They did not want to indignify their guests with such poor service.
  • Ignoring her contributions to the project indignifies her efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "indignify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonrar

🇮🇳 अपमानित करना

🇩🇪 entwürdigen

🇮🇩 menghina

🇺🇦 принижувати

🇵🇱 poniżać

🇯🇵 侮辱する

🇫🇷 déshonorer

🇪🇸 deshonrar

🇹🇷 aşağılama

🇰🇷 모욕하다

🇸🇦 إهانة

🇨🇿 ponižovat

🇸🇰 ponižovať

🇨🇳 侮辱

🇸🇮 ponižati

🇮🇸 niða

🇰🇿 қорлау

🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფა

🇦🇿 təhqir etmək

🇲🇽 deshonrar

Word origin

The term 'indignify' is derived from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not', and the root 'dignify', which comes from the Latin 'dignificare', meaning 'to make worthy'. 'Dignify' itself is related to the Latin word 'dignus', meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving'. The construction of 'indignify' suggests a reversal or negation of giving worth or respect. The use of the word can be traced back to more recent English vernacular, where it conveys the act of diminishing the worth of an individual or group, often highlighting social dynamics and the impact of language on self-esteem and identity. In various contexts, indignification can occur in both interpersonal relationships and broader societal interactions.