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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"
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"
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"
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"
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]