disgrace

Plural: disgraces

Noun

• a state of dishonor
• The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
• The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
• Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
• An act of unkindness; a disfavor.

Verb

Verb Forms: disgraced, disgracing, disgraces

• To bring shame, discredit, or dishonor upon.
• bring shame or dishonor upon
• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
• damage the reputation of
• To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

Examples

• His behaviour at the party was a total disgrace! He was leeching on all the ladies, and insulting the men.
• Now she lives in disgrace.
• Using an illegal word would disgrace any serious Words With Friends player.

Synonyms

attaint, degrade, demean, discredit, dishonor, dishonour, ignominy, put down, shame, take down, misgrace

Antonyms

honor

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