disgrace

Definitions


[dɪsˈɡreɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action
(e.g: he left the army in disgrace)


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Origin:
mid 16th century (as a verb): via French from Italian disgrazia (noun), disgraziare (verb), from dis- (expressing reversal) + Latin gratia ‘grace’


[dɪsˈɡreɪs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bring shame or discredit on
(e.g: you have disgraced the family name)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (as a verb): via French from Italian disgrazia (noun), disgraziare (verb), from dis- (expressing reversal) + Latin gratia ‘grace’




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