Entry Word: disgrace

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the state of having lost the esteem of others <the players who threw the game were in disgrace with their schoolmates>

Synonyms discredit, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Related Words contempt, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma

Near Antonyms admiration, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute

Antonyms esteem, honor, respect

2 a cause of shame <the exposure of his criminal activities was a huge disgrace for the councilman>

Synonyms crime, dishonor, reflection, reproach, scandal

Related Words brand, smirch, spot, stain, stigma

Antonyms credit, honor

3 a regrettable or blameworthy act <itʼs a disgrace to let all the leftover food from the banquet go to waste, so letʼs deliver it to the homeless shelter> — see crime 2