disgrace

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of shame or dishonor, typically due to having failed in a particular duty or having behaved in a disgraceful manner.

  - "The athlete's disgrace after being caught using performance-enhancing drugs."
  - "The politician's disgrace following a scandal."

• Verb

  To bring shame or dishonor to (someone), typically by one's own actions.

  - "He disgraced his family by committing a crime."
  - "The team disgraced their fans with a poor performance."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100697"

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Synonyms

dishonor , ignominy , misgrace

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disgrace
chace , grace , pace

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Variants

List of all variants of disgrace that leads to same result
disgrace , disgraced , disgracer , disgracers , disgraces , disgracing , it is no disgrace

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French desgracier, from des- 'apart' + gracer 'grace.' Originally meant 'to remove grace,' later came to mean 'to bring shame or dishonor.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disgrace' is related to the word 'grace,' which means 'favor' or 'approval.'

2. In the Bible, King Saul is described as being 'disgraced' in the eyes of the prophet Samuel for disobeying God's command.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shame: A complex emotion that involves feelings of embarrassment, humiliation, and a desire to hide.

2. Dishonor: The state of being disgraced or having one's reputation tarnished.

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Culture

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The term 'disgrace' has been used extensively in literature and art to convey feelings of shame, dishonor, and humiliation. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the protagonist is driven to disgrace his wife Desdemona.

How to Memorize "disgrace"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a sad, ashamed expression, feeling disgraced.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disgrace' with feelings of shame and dishonor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disgrace: Dishonor, Shame, Regret, and Consequences' to remember the meaning.

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