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kanimaneang

Bingham

kanimæ/neang

n. a thing seized or taken to satisfy one's sense of mortification.

Sabatier

kanimaneang

n. an affront, hurt feelings, disappointment, shame, bad humour.
ex. e kaota kanimaneangina: he shows his resentment.
v. to appear hurt, disappointed, abashed, ashamed (after a defeat).