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   disgrace

   /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

   noun

   • 1. loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action: "he left the army in disgrace" Similar dishonourshameignominydiscreditdegradationdisreputeill-reputeinfamyscandalstigmaodiumopprobriumobloquycondemnationvilificationcontemptdisrespectdisapprovaldisfavourdisapprobationhumiliationembarrassmentloss of facestriferare:disesteemreprobationderogationOpposite honourglory
   • ▪ a person or thing regarded as shameful and unacceptable: "he's a disgrace to the legal profession" Similar scandaloutragesource of shamediscreditreproachaffrontinsultbad reflection onstain onblemish onblot onblot on the escutcheon ofblack mark onstigmabrandblack sheepinformal:crimesinliterary:smirch onOpposite credit

   verb

   • 1. bring shame or discredit on: "you have disgraced the family name" Similar bring shame onshamedishonourdiscreditbring into disreputedegradedebasedefamestigmatizetaintsullytarnishbesmirchstainblackendrag through the mud/miregive a bad name toput in a bad lightreflect badly onliterary:smirchbesmeararchaic:spotOpposite honourdo credit to
   • ▪ cause (someone) to fall from favour or a position of power or honour: "he has been publicly disgraced for offences for which he was not guilty" Similar discreditdishonourdefamedisparagestigmatizereproachcensureblamehumiliatemortifyembarrasscause to lose facechastenhumbledemeanput someone in their placetake down a peg or twocut down to sizeshow upinformal:make someone eat crowownOpposite honour

   Word Origin mid 16th century (as a verb): via French from Italian disgrazia (noun), disgraziare (verb), from dis- (expressing reversal) + Latin gratia ‘grace’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISGRACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Disgrace is a noun that means embarrassment and the loss of respect, or behaviour that causes this. It can also be a verb that means to make people stop respecting you or your group. See how to use disgrace in sentences and with other words.

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     DISGRACE meaning: 1. embarrassment and the loss of other...

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     DISGRACE definicja: 1. embarrassment and the loss of other...

   • Disgrace: French Translation

     DISGRACE translate: disgrâce [feminine], honte [feminine],...

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   Disgrace is a noun or verb that means the condition or act of losing honor, respect, or favor. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of disgrace from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Disgrace definition: the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame. See examples of DISGRACE used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisgrace noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Disgrace is the loss of respect and approval because of bad behaviour. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with pictures, pronunciation and grammar tips.

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   Think of disgrace as a kind of fall from grace — it’s what happens when you do something that causes you to lose favor or damages your reputation. You could disgrace yourself by losing your tennis match badly, or you could disgrace yourself by cheating on an exam.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › disgraceDisgrace - definition of disgrace by The Free Dictionary

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   Disgrace is a noun that means loss of honor, respect, or reputation; shame. It can also be a verb that means to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of disgrace.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISGRACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Disgrace is a noun or verb that means shame, dishonor, or disrespect. Learn how to use it in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.