disgrace

Etymology

From Middle French disgracier.

noun

  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. (countable) 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.
  4. (obsolete) An act of unkindness; a disfavor.

verb

  1. (transitive) To put someone out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

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