Disgrace: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgrace

[ dɪsˈɡreɪs ]

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noun

Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action or behavior.

Synonyms

discredit, humiliation, shame

Examples of usage

She felt a deep sense of disgrace after the scandal.
He brought disgrace upon his family with his actions.

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verb

Bring shame or dishonor upon.

Synonyms

discredit, humiliate, shame

Examples of usage

He disgraced himself by cheating on the exam.
The company was disgraced by the corruption scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgrace" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgraça

🇮🇳 अपमान (apmaan)

🇩🇪 Schande

🇮🇩 aib

🇺🇦 ганьба

🇵🇱 hańba

🇯🇵 恥 (haji)

🇫🇷 honte

🇪🇸 vergüenza

🇹🇷 rezalet

🇰🇷 불명예 (bulmyeongye)

🇸🇦 عار (aar)

🇨🇿 hanba

🇸🇰 hanba

🇨🇳 耻辱 (chǐrǔ)

🇸🇮 sramota

🇮🇸 skömm

🇰🇿 масқаралық

🇬🇪 სიმწარე (simtsare)

🇦🇿 biabırçılıq

🇲🇽 vergüenza

Word origin

The word 'disgrace' originated from the Old French word 'desgrace', which meant 'loss of favor or esteem'. It entered the English language in the 16th century. The concept of disgrace has been a part of human societies throughout history, where actions or behaviors that go against societal norms or values result in loss of respect or honor.