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- pronunciation:
- dihs
greIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame.
The team was in disgrace with its fans after losing three games in a row.- synonyms:
- contempt, shame
- similar words:
- disfavor, scandal
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| definition 2: |
that which has or causes shame.
He is a disgrace to his family.- antonyms:
- credit, honor
- similar words:
- blot, embarrassment, scandal, smear, stain
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| related words: |
pity |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
disgraces, disgracing, disgraced |
| definition: |
to bring shame to.
He disgraced the team by cheating.- synonyms:
- degrade, dishonor, shame
- similar words:
- embarrass, humiliate, put to shame, smear, soil, tarnish
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| related words: |
affront, brand, humble, stain |
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