 disgrace |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a state of dishonor | |
| Synonyms: | shame ignominy | |
| Examples: | "one mistake brought shame to all his family" "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison" |
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| Related terms: | dishonor humiliation reproach odium obloquy dishonor discredit | |
| 2. | [ verb ] bring shame or dishonor upon | |
| Synonyms: | dishonor shame dishonour attaint | |
| Examples: | "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime" |
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| Related terms: | honor foul shame shame dishonor dishonor | |
| 3. | [ verb ] reduce in worth or character, usually verbally | |
| Synonyms: | demean take_down put_down degrade | |
| Examples: | "She tends to put down younger women colleagues" "His critics took him down after the lecture" |
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| Related terms: | humiliate reduce dehumanize put-down | |
| 4. | [ verb ] damage the reputation of | |
| Synonyms: | discredit | |
| Examples: | "This newspaper story discredits the politicians" |
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| Related terms: | disparage shame | |
| Similar spelling: |
disgraced disgraceful disgorge dish_rack dishrag digress |
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