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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While Kim's string of scandals cast a shadow over her husband's presidential career, it was Yoon himself who ultimately sealed his own fate as one of South Korea's most disgraced former leaders.

From BBC

"I hadn't forgive myself for the affair and I didn't think anyone else would either - I thought I would be forever in disgrace."

From BBC

Jean-Luc Addor, a lawyer for the relatives of a teenager killed in the tragedy, told AFP it was "a scandal and a disgrace to the victims and their families".

From Barron's

State television publicized some high-profile corruption cases in a four-part documentary series aired this week, which featured confessional interviews with disgraced officials—including a former agriculture minister and a onetime top banker turned regional leader.

From The Wall Street Journal

Season 3 launched former “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval in the mix, and while he entered in disgrace, he exited as slightly more likable.

From Salon

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