English Dictionary
Definition of “disgrace”
disgrace (dɪsˈɡreɪs
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Definitions
noun
- a condition of shame, loss of reputation, or dishonour
- a shameful person, thing, or state of affairs
- exclusion from confidence or trust ⇒
he is in disgrace with his father
verb (tr)
- to bring shame upon; be a discredit to
- to treat or cause to be treated with disfavour
Alternative Forms
disˈgracer noun
Synonyms
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shame,
contempt,
discredit,
degradation,
disrepute,
ignominy,
dishonour,
infamy,
opprobrium,
odium,
disfavour,
obloquy,
disesteem,
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shame,
stain,
humiliate,
discredit,
degrade,
taint,
sully,
dishonour,
stigmatize,
defame,
abase,
bring shame upon
Usage examples
I share your parents, your face, your gene pattern, and therefore either your glory or your disgrace.
Asimov, Isaac, The Complete Stories Volume 2 (1995)Saints disgrace Gibson Mills I'll get me coat Southampton have parted company with manager Paul Sturrock just two games into the new season.
Megastar (2004)I WENT to the Oilers game on Friday night and the city sidewalks around Rexall Place were a disgrace.
Edmonton Sun (2003)EasyJet spokesman Toby McNicholl slammed any increase as "a disgrace ".
Belfast Telegraph (2003)He later left England in disgrace , however, under suspicion of an incestuous relationship with his half-sister.
Eric Newby, A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)
