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disgrace

dis·grace
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-greys]
    • /dɪsˈgreɪs/
    • /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-greys]
    • /dɪsˈgreɪs/

Definitions of disgrace word

  • noun disgrace the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals. 1
  • noun disgrace a person, act, or thing that causes shame, reproach, or dishonor or is dishonorable or shameful. 1
  • noun disgrace the state of being out of favor; exclusion from favor, confidence, or trust: courtiers and ministers in disgrace. 1
  • verb with object disgrace to bring or reflect shame or reproach upon: to be disgraced by cowardice. 1
  • verb with object disgrace to dismiss with discredit; put out of grace or favor; rebuke or humiliate: to be disgraced at court. 1
  • noun disgrace Loss of reputation or respect, especially as the result of a dishonorable action. 1

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Origin of disgrace

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; (noun) < Middle French < Italian disgrazia, equivalent to dis- dis-1 + grazia < Latin gratia (see grace); (v.) < Middle French disgracier < Italian disgraziare, derivative of disgrazia

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Parts of speech for Disgrace

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disgrace popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for disgrace

noun disgrace

  • ignominy — disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.
  • humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
  • dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
  • degradation — You use degradation to refer to a situation, condition, or experience which you consider shameful and disgusting, especially one which involves poverty or immorality.
  • disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.

verb disgrace

  • sully — to soil, stain, or tarnish.
  • defile — To defile something that people think is important or holy means to do something to it or say something about it which is offensive.
  • disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
  • debase — To debase something means to reduce its value or quality.
  • stigmatize — to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon: The crime of the father stigmatized the whole family.

Antonyms for disgrace

noun disgrace

  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
  • flattery — the act of flattering.
  • commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.

verb disgrace

  • clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
  • purify — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
  • laud — to praise; extol.
  • upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
  • increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.

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