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Disgrace

/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Disgrace"

noun

1
The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
2
The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
"Now she lives in disgrace."
3
Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
"His behaviour at the party was a total disgrace! He was leeching on all the ladies, and insulting the men."
4
An act of unkindness; a disfavor.

verb

1
To put someone out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

🔄 Synonyms of "Disgrace"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
ignominynoun	Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
demeanverb	To debase; to lower; to degrade.
attaintnoun	(now rare) To taint; to corrupt, sully.
shamenoun	An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
degradeverb	(transitive) To lower in value or social position.
discreditverb	(transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).
dishonornoun	American standard spelling of dishonour.
put downverb	(idiomatic) To insult, belittle, or demean.
dishonournoun	Shame or disgrace.

↔️ Antonyms of "Disgrace"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
rewardnoun	Something of value given in return for an act.
honornoun	(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
honournoun	British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Disgrace"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
dishonournoun	Shame or disgrace.
ignominynoun	Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
dishonornoun	American standard spelling of dishonour.
shamenoun	An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
discreditnoun	(uncountable) The state of being discredited or disbelieved.
demeannoun	resources; means.
attaintnoun	A wound on the leg of a horse caused by a blow.
degradeverb	(transitive) To lower in value or social position.
put downnoun	Alternative spelling of put-down. [An insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.]
shameful	Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
opprobriumnoun	(uncountable) Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour; ignominy.
shamingnoun	The activity by which somebody is shamed.
contemptnoun	(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
indignitynoun	an affront to one's dignity or pride
evilnoun	Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.
odiumnoun	Hatred; dislike.
infamynoun	The state of being infamous.
scandalous	Of a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be extremely disgraceful; despicable, shameful.
scandalnoun	An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
misfortunenoun	(uncountable) Bad luck.