disgrace

//dɪsˈɡreɪs//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Noun

disgraceSingular
disgracesPlural
1

Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; shame or humiliation.

He brought disgrace upon his family by cheating in the exam.

2

A person or thing regarded as shameful and unacceptable.

His behavior was a disgrace to the family.

Verb

disgraceInfinitive
disgracePresent tense
disgracedPast tense
disgracedPast participle
disgracingPresent participle
disgracesThird-person singular
1

To bring shame or discredit upon someone or something.

He disgraced his family by lying to the public.

2

To cause someone to fall from favor or a position of power or honor.

The scandal disgraced the politician and ended his career.

Antonym

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