disgrace

/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
verb
  1. To bring shame or dishonor to someone or something.
    • How could you disgrace the uniform by acting so poorly?
    • She felt she had disgraced her family by dropping out of school.
    • The politician's lies disgraced his office.
noun
  1. A loss of honor, respect, or reputation; shame.
    • The scandal brought disgrace upon the entire family.
    • He chose to resign rather than live in disgrace.
    • The athlete's cheating was a disgrace to the sport.
  2. A person or thing that causes shame or dishonor.
    • His behavior was a disgrace to the team.
    • The dirty streets are a disgrace to the city.
    • That old building is a disgrace — it should be torn down.
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