disgracing

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 disgracing word

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

See all 6 definitions of disgracing

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Origin of disgracing

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 Disgracing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Disgracing

disgracing 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for disgracing

adjective disgracing

calumniatory — of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
opprobrious — conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives.
outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
humiliating — lowering the pride, self-respect, or dignity of a person; mortifying: Such a humiliating defeat was good for his overblown ego.

All 4 Synonyms of disgracing

Antonyms for disgracing

noun disgracing

gracing — Present participle of grace.

Just one Antonym for disgracing