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dis·grace

disgrace

 
 
pronunciation:
dihs greIs
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the state of being in disrespect, dishonor, or disfavor; shame.
Believed by all to be a traitor, he died in disgrace.
synonyms:
contempt, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, shame
antonyms:
honor
similar words:
disfavor, humiliation, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, scandal
definition 2: that which is shameful or causes shame.
As a proven coward, he was a disgrace to his troops.
synonyms:
dishonor
antonyms:
credit, honor
similar words:
blot, discredit, embarrassment, infamy, opprobrium, reproach, scandal, smear, smirch, stain
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: disgraces, disgracing, disgraced
definition: to bring or cause shame, dishonor, or disfavor to.
He disgraced his family by running away from his responsibility.
synonyms:
degrade, dishonor, shame
antonyms:
redeem
similar words:
abase, defame, defile, demean, discredit, disparage, embarrass, humiliate, put to shame, reproach, smear, smirch, soil, taint, tarnish
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