Definition of Disgrace

1. Verb. Bring shame or dishonor upon. "The performance is likely to disgrace Sue"; "He dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"

Exact synonyms: Attaint, Dishonor, Dishonour, Shame
Specialized synonyms: Befoul, Defile, Foul, Maculate
Derivative terms: Dishonor, Dishonor, Dishonour, Dishonour, Shame, Shame
Antonyms: Honor

2. Noun. A state of dishonor. "Suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
Exact synonyms: Ignominy, Shame
Generic synonyms: Dishonor, Dishonour
Specialized synonyms: Humiliation, Obloquy, Opprobrium, Odium, Reproach
Derivative terms: Ignominious, Shame, Shame

3. Verb. Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally. "His critics took him down after the lecture"
Exact synonyms: Degrade, Demean, Put Down, Take Down
Generic synonyms: Abase, Chagrin, Humble, Humiliate, Mortify
Specialized synonyms: Reduce, Dehumanise, Dehumanize
Derivative terms: Degradation, Degradation, Put-down, Takedown

4. Verb. Damage the reputation of. "The performance is likely to disgrace Sue"; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
Exact synonyms: Discredit
Generic synonyms: Belittle, Disparage, Pick At
Derivative terms: Discredit

Definition of Disgrace

1. n. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

2. v. t. To put out of favor; to dismiss with dishonor.

Definition of Disgrace

1. Noun. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect. ¹

2. Noun. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame; dishonor; shame; ignominy. ¹

3. Noun. That which brings dishonor; cause of shame or reproach; great discredit; as, vice is a disgrace to a rational being. ¹

4. Noun. (obsolete) An act of unkindness; a disfavor. ¹

5. Verb. To disrespect another; to put someone out of favor. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Disgrace

1. to bring shame or discredit upon [v -GRACED, -GRACING, -GRACES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disgrace

disglorify
disglorifying
disglory
disgorge
disgorged
disgorgement
disgorgements
disgorger
disgorgers
disgorges
disgorging
disgospelling
disgown
disgowned
disgowns
disgrace (current term)
disgraced
disgracedness
disgraceful
disgracefull
disgracefully
disgracefulness
disgracer
disgracers
disgraces
disgraceth
disgracing
disgracious
disgracive
disgradation

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