Meaning & use
disgrace
The loss of reputation or respect that results from dishonorable or shameful behavior.
See it in a sentence
The corruption scandal brought disgrace upon the entire administration.
He felt he had brought disgrace to his family by cheating on the exam.
A note on using this word
As a verb, disgrace means to bring shame upon someone, as in he disgraced his family name.
Words with a similar meaning
shamedishonor
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. verb
To bring shame or dishonor upon oneself or others.
The athlete disgraced himself by failing the drug test.
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