Disgrace (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
  2. a person, act, or thing that causes shame, reproach, or dishonor or is dishonorable or shameful.
  3. the state of being out of favor; exclusion from favor, confidence, or trust: courtiers and ministers in disgrace.
verb (used with object), dis·graced, dis·grac·ing.
  1. to bring or reflect shame or reproach upon: to be disgraced by cowardice.
  2. to dismiss with discredit; put out of grace or favor; rebuke or humiliate: to be disgraced at court.
noun
  1. a condition of shame, loss of reputation, or dishonour
  2. a shameful person, thing, or state of affairs
  3. exclusion from confidence or trust
verb (tr)
  1. to bring shame upon; be a discredit to
  2. to treat or cause to be treated with disfavour
Disgrace (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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