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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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Welsh Conservative Darren Millar said it was a "disgrace" that newly qualified paramedics had been told to look abroad for jobs as there were none in the Welsh NHS.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

How would you feel about getting a dream gig only to see it end in disgrace because of, well, you?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"It is a great disgrace that, when cooperation agreements to combat international criminal organizations are being discussed, Brazil does not participate in forming that broad coalition of nations."

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The Tribune had come in behind my essay with an editorial of its own, making similar points about the widespread disgrace of America’s youth sports system.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

I didn’t ask any questions, of course, but I felt so sorry for them and was rather glad I hadn’t any wild brothers to do wicked things and disgrace the family.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1

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