Synonyms of disgrace

Noun


1. shame, disgrace, ignominy, dishonor, dishonour

usage: a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"

Verb


1. dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint, shame

usage: bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"

2. take down, degrade, disgrace, demean, put down, humiliate, mortify, chagrin, humble, abase

usage: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally; "She tends to put down younger women colleagues"; "His critics took him down after the lecture"

3. discredit, disgrace, disparage, belittle, pick at

usage: damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"

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Definition and meaning of disgrace (Dictionary)