A state or characteristic which is dishonorable or shameful; a stigma.
A bend sinister or baton sinister in a coat of arms.
The state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.
A general state of restrictiveness on behavior, action, or ideology.
The degree of contact, in consonants.
Abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body.
A rule restricting behaviour or action.
A sternly critical remark or review.