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Disgracing: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgracing

 

[ dɪsˈɡreɪsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

losing respect

Disgracing refers to the act of causing someone to lose their reputation or honor. It often involves actions or events that lead to public shame or humiliation. The term can apply to both individuals and groups and is frequently associated with a significant moral failure or scandal. Being disgraced typically affects one's social standing and personal relationships, making it a serious term in discussions of ethics and behavior.

Synonyms

discrediting, dishonoring, humiliating, shaming

Examples of usage

  • The scandal disgraced the politician.
  • He felt he was disgracing his family.
  • Her actions could disgrace the entire community.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgracing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonrando

🇮🇳 अपमानित करना

🇩🇪 blamieren

🇮🇩 menghina

🇺🇦 ганьбити

🇵🇱 hańbić

🇯🇵 恥をかかせる

🇫🇷 déshonorer

🇪🇸 deshonrar

🇹🇷 rezil etmek

🇰🇷 모욕하다

🇸🇦 إهانة

🇨🇿 ponižovat

🇸🇰 ponižovať

🇨🇳 羞辱

🇸🇮 sramotiti

🇮🇸 vanhelga

🇰🇿 масқаралау

🇬🇪 გაუბედურება

🇦🇿 təhqir etmək

🇲🇽 deshonrar

Etymology

The term 'disgrace' comes from the Old French word 'desgracie', which means 'lack of grace' or 'loss of favor'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates a negation or reversal, while 'grace' refers to honor or esteem, derived from the Latin 'gratia'. Its usage dates back to the 14th century, where it initially described a state of being without favor or merit. Over centuries, 'disgracing' evolved to describe specific actions or behaviors that lead to such a state. The modern sense emphasizes the shameful nature of these actions, often highlighting the social consequences that follow.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,095, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.