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disgrace

/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ noun

In Latin: dēdecus, ignōminia Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about disgrace at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
  2. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
    Now she lives in disgrace.
  3. Someone or something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
    His behaviour at the party was a total disgrace! He was leeching on all the ladies, and insulting the men.

verb

  1. To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

Origin

From Middle French disgracier.

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