an injury to a person's dignity; slighting or contemptuous treatment; humiliating affront, insult, or injury.

Obsolete . disgrace or disgraceful action.

noun

dignity , esteem , honor , regard , respect

noun

abuse , affront , backhanded compliment , contumely , discourtesy , dishonor , disrespect , grievance , injury , injustice , insult , obloquy , opprobrium , outrage , put-down * , reproach , slap * , slight , slur , snub , take-down , taunt , despite , offense , embarrassment , humiliation , hurt , ignominy , infamy , unpleasantry , wrong