disgrace meaning and definition

DISGRACE noun

Definition of disgrace (noun)

1. a state of dishonor
   • "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
   • synonyms: ignominy, shame

DISGRACE verb

Definition of disgrace (verb)

1. bring shame or dishonor upon
   • "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
   • synonyms: attaint, dishonor, dishonour, shame
   • antonym: honor
2. reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
   • "She tends to put down younger women colleagues"; "His critics took him down after the lecture"
   • synonyms: degrade, demean, put down, take down
3. damage the reputation of
   • "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
   • synonyms: discredit