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stands on one's dignity

stands on one's dignity is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 stands on one's dignity

What is stands on one's dignity the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Stands on one's dignity is the third-person singular simple present indicative of stand on one's dignity.

Words near stands on one's dignity in the dictionary

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

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