DISGRACE

• (noun) a state of dishonor

  "one mistake brought shame to all his family", "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"

  synonyms : ignominy , shame

  She had to endure the ignominy of being forced to resign. -added by nithi

• (verb) damage the reputation of

  "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"

  synonyms : discredit

• (verb) reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

  "She tends to put down younger women colleagues", "His critics took him down after the lecture"

  synonyms : degrade , demean , put down , take down

• (verb) bring shame or dishonor upon

  "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"

  synonyms : attaint , dishonor , dishonour , shame

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