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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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"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

A former Scottish Premiership and international footballer said his playing career was ruined by disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.