disgracing

Variant of disgrace

disgrace definition

dis·grace (dis grās′)

noun

  1. the state of being in disfavor, as because of bad conduct
  2. loss of favor or respect; public dishonor; ignominy; disrepute; shame
  3. 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

  1. to bring shame or dishonor upon; be a discredit to; be unworthy of to disgrace one's family
  2. to dismiss from a position of favor; punish by degrading; humiliate

Etymology: Fr disgracier < It disgraziare < the n.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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