disgrace

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
2. (countable, uncountable) The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
3. (countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
4. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) An act of unkindness; a disfavor.

Verb

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

Synonyms

shame

dishonor

dishonour

discredit

ignominy

infamy

insult

humiliate

put to shame

humiliation

disrepute

defame

reproach

degrade

degradation

contempt

debase

disrespect

attaint

opprobrium

scandal

bad reputation

blot

demean

disfavour

denigrate

blemish

outrage

unpopularity

scorn

disfavor

indignity

failure

abase

take down

mismanagement

stain

scandalize

fault

embarrass

error

ridicule

affront

put down

defile

belittle

disregard

abasement

disparage

mortification

Translations

Schande

honte

Schmach

vergogna

vergüenza

disgrâce

déshonorer

ντροπή

déshonneur

αίσχος

desgracia

Blamage

Unehre

vergonya

desgraça

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/

Etymology

From Middle French disgracier.