ντροπή

Greek (Cypriot)

/dɾoˈpi/

noun
Definitions
  • shyness, bashfulness quality of being shy, a fear of social interactions
  • shame, disgrace painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of impropriety, dishonor or other wrong
  • (by extension) shameful/disgraceful behaviour, shameful/disgraceful act

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek ἐντροπή (turning away), ἐντρέπω (turn away).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἐντρέπω

Gloss

turn away

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