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sputtanamento

public shaming

noun spoot-tah-nah-MEN-toh Rare

Usage Note

Sputtanamento is a vulgar but widely used term for the act of publicly discrediting or humiliating someone, often through the exposure of damaging information. It derives from the vulgar verb sputtanare. Common in political commentary and tabloid journalism; avoid in formal contexts.

Examples

"Lo sputtanamento pubblico ha rovinato la sua carriera."

Natural Translation

The public shaming ruined his career.

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