fuga vergonhosa
[FÚ-ga ver-go-NHO-za]
nounfemininepl: fugas vergonhosas
shameful flight, ignominious retreat, humiliating escape
1. A hasty or disorderly departure or retreat marked by shame, dishonor, or humiliation; fleeing in a dishonorable manner
The general's fuga vergonhosa from the battlefield damaged his reputation forever.
A fuga vergonhosa do general do campo de batalha prejudicou sua reputação para sempre.
2. An escape or flight characterized by cowardice, loss of dignity, or public embarrassment
After the scandal, his fuga vergonhosa from the city was widely reported by the media.
Após o escândalo, sua fuga vergonhosa da cidade foi amplamente noticiada pela mídia.
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