Disgrace Definition
dĭs-grās
disgraced, disgraces, disgracing
noun
disgraces
The state of being in disfavor, as because of bad conduct.
Webster's New World
Loss of favor or respect; public dishonor; ignominy; disrepute; shame.
Webster's New World
The condition of being strongly and generally disapproved.
American Heritage
A person or thing that brings shame, dishonor, or reproach (to one, etc.)
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
disgraced, disgraces, disgracing
To bring shame or dishonor upon; be a discredit to; be unworthy of.
To disgrace one's family.
Webster's New World
To dismiss from a position of favor; punish by degrading; humiliate.
Webster's New World
To disrespect another; to put someone out of favor.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- take-down-a-peg
- heap dirt upon
- condemn to the stocks
- tar-and-feather
- derogate
- put down
- taint
- besmirch
- disrespect
- demote
- drag through the mud
- post
- brand
- be a discredit to
- bring shame upon
Other Word Forms of Disgrace
Noun
Singular:
disgrace
Plural:
disgraces
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