Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with dignity in American Collocation
dignity
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈdɪɡnəti/
as part of a person’s character
essential
human
inherent
innate
personal
We want a society in which the inherent dignity and worth of every individual is respected.
quiet
calm
quiet
She replied with quiet dignity.
great
great
immense
such
He worked through difficult circumstances with great dignity and humanity.
show or keep your dignity
affirm
maintain
regain
retain
show
Throughout his captivity he maintained his dignity as a human being and soldier.
defend someone’s dignity
defend
preserve
promote
protect
respect
restore
uphold
Hospital staff will make every effort to respect your dignity and privacy.
destroy someone’s dignity
compromise
offend
strip someone of
undermine
violate
In their opinion, the poster violated the dignity of women.
courage
honour
independence
privacy
respect
self-respect
worth
She faced her death with astonishing courage and dignity.