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disgrace
noun
verb
a state of dishonor
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dɪsˈɡɹeɪs
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noun
a state of dishonor
“one mistake brought shame to all his family”
verb
damage the reputation of
“This newspaper story discredits the politicians”
verb
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
“She tends to put down younger women colleagues”
verb
bring shame or dishonor upon
“he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime”
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one mistake brought shame to all his family
suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
This newspaper story discredits the politicians
She tends to put down younger women colleagues
His critics took him down after the lecture
he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
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