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disgrace

[dis-greys] / dɪsˈgreɪs /
NOUN
state of shame; bad reputation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contempt degradation dishonor disrespect humiliation ignominy opprobrium reproach scorn stigma
STRONG
abasement abuse baseness blemish blur brand comedown contumely corruption culpability debasement debasing defamation derision disbarment discredit disesteem disfavor disrepute humbling infamy meanness obloquy odium pollution prostitution put down scandal slander slight slur spot stain taint tarnish turpitude venality
WEAK
black eye ill repute ingloriousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admiration approval credit elevation esteem honor praise regard respect
STRONG
adulation boon cleanliness commendation compliment flattery goodness morality purification virtue
WEAK
exaltation
VERB
bring shame upon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
besmirch debase defame defile degrade discredit dishonor disparage disrespect humiliate reproach slander stigmatize sully tarnish
STRONG
abase attaint blot depress deride derogate desecrate disfavor disregard expel humble libel lower mock reduce ridicule slur snub stain taint
WEAK
give a black eye lose face put down take down a peg tar and feather
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve clean commend compliment credit elevate flatter honor laud praise purify upgrade
STRONG
exalt increase raise respect tell the truth welcome
WEAK
esteem

Example Sentences

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Neither company has shied away from courting disgraced Hollywood talent trying to revive their careers.

From Los Angeles Times

It will make Clinton the latest powerful figure to face scrutiny for their association with the late disgraced financier.

From BBC

The forum ordered an independent review into Brende over his ties to the disgraced financier following the release of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice.

From BBC

Former Premier League defender Curtis Davies said the decision was an "absolute disgrace".

From BBC

He replied "grub" when asked about Britain's disgraced former prince Andrew, and "winner" at the mention of Melbourne-born Formula One driver Oscar Piastri.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.