Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Disgrace.
How to pronounce disgrace:
US
Disgrace - as a noun
A state of dishonor
Example: "One mistake brought shame to all his family"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ignominy14shame10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dishonor12dishonour13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Disgrace - as a verb
Bring shame or dishonor upon
Example: "He dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attaint7dishonor12dishonour13shame10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Example: "She tends to put down younger women colleagues"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degrade10demean9take downHypernyms (Closely Related)
abase7chagrin13humble13humiliate14mortify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Damage the reputation of
Example: "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discredit13Example Sentences
"It was a disgrace that he cheated on the exam."
"The politician's scandal was a national disgrace."
"He felt a deep sense of disgrace after losing the race."
"The company's financial collapse was a public disgrace."
"Her behavior at the event brought disgrace upon her family."
Word Game Points
Is DISGRACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disgrace is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISGRACE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DISGRACE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disgrace is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISGRACE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DISGRACE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disgrace is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISGRACE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
