| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| detachment |
a feeling or condition of being impartial or uninvolved. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| iniquity |
great injustice or wickedness. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| pariah |
a despised or socially outcast person. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |