disgrace

/dis'geis/
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disgrace

A single mistake brought disgrace to his entire family.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A state of dishonor or loss of respect: A condition where someone or something has lost the good opinion of others due to bad behavior or failure.
    • A person or thing that causes shame: Something or someone considered shameful or unworthy.

  2. Verb:

    • To bring shame or dishonor upon: To cause someone or something to lose respect or good reputation.
    • To reduce in worth or character: To treat or speak of someone in a way that lowers their dignity or standing.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The scandal brought disgrace upon the entire organization.
    • He considered his arrest a personal disgrace.
    • The state of the public restrooms was a disgrace to the city.

  • Verb:

    • The corrupt official disgraced his office.
    • She felt she would disgrace her family if she failed the exam.
    • The athlete was disgraced after failing a doping test.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be in disgrace": to be in a state of having lost respect or approval.
    • The minister resigned and is now in disgrace.
  • "to fall into disgrace": to lose favor or respect, often suddenly.
    • The general fell into disgrace after the failed military campaign.
Variants and Related Words
  • Disgraceful (adjective): shockingly unacceptable; deserving disgrace.
    • His behavior was disgraceful.
  • Disgracefully (adverb): in a disgraceful manner.
    • The funds were disgracefully mismanaged.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Dishonor, shame, ignominy, humiliation, disrepute.
  • Verb: Dishonor, shame, humiliate, discredit, defame.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • To disgrace oneself: To behave in a way that causes one to lose respect.
    • He disgraced himself by getting drunk at the formal dinner.
Related Idioms
  • A crying disgrace: Something that is a very obvious and serious cause for shame.
    • The lack of healthcare for the poor is a crying disgrace.
  • To be a disgrace to (someone/something): To be so bad or shameful that it harms the reputation of a person or group.
    • That rundown building is a disgrace to the neighborhood.
disgrace

A single mistake brought disgrace to his entire family.

Noun
  1. a state of dishonor
    • one mistake brought shame to all his family
    • suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
Verb
  1. damage the reputation of
    • This newspaper story discredits the politicians
  2. reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
    • She tends to put down younger women colleagues
    • His critics took him down after the lecture
  3. bring shame or dishonor upon
    • he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime

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