downface

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to persist in an assertion in the face of opposition.
  • (transitive) To disparage; to cause to lose face.

Etymology

Compound from English down (from a higher position to a lower one, hill) + English face (figure, form, shape).

Origin

English

face

Gloss

figure, form, shape

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

姿

Emoji

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