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disgracing
Variant of disgrace
disgrace
definition
dis·grace (dis grās′)
noun
- the state of being in disfavor, as because of bad conduct
- loss of favor or respect; public dishonor; ignominy; disrepute; shame
- a person or thing that brings shame, dishonor, or reproach (to one, etc.)
Etymology: Fr disgrâce < It disgrazia < dis- (L dis-), not + grazia, favor < L gratia: see grace
transitive verb disgraced -·graced′, disgracing -·grac′·ing
- to bring shame or dishonor upon; be a discredit to; be unworthy of to disgrace one's family
- to dismiss from a position of favor; punish by degrading; humiliate
Etymology: Fr disgracier < It disgraziare < the n.
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