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standing on one's dignity

standing on one's dignity is the present participle and gerund of stand on one's dignity.

Meaning of stand on one's dignity

Verb

stand on one's dignity (third-person singular simple present stands on one's dignity, present participle standing on one's dignity, simple past and past participle stood on one's dignity)

  1. (derogatory) To insist that others treat one with respect.

Questions about standing on one's dignity

What is standing on one's dignity the present participle and gerund of?
Standing on one's dignity is the present participle and gerund of stand on one's dignity.

Words near standing on one's dignity in the dictionary

  1. standing off
  2. standing on
  3. standing on business
  4. standing on ceremony
  5. standing on its own
  6. standing on one's dignity
  7. standing on one's head
  8. standing on one's own bottom
  9. standing on one's own two feet
  10. standing on someone's shoulders
  11. standing on the shoulders of

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