1
as in shame
the state of having lost the esteem of others
the players who threw the game were in disgrace with their schoolmates
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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
disgraced by the shameful actions of their leader
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Recent Examples of disgrace
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
If desiring a man was a distraction at best and a disgrace at worst for decades, then when were you meant to learn about men?
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Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Day, acquitted of one killing, but convicted of the other in 1994, has long alleged Chicago police tied to disgraced former police Cmdr.
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Noun
Polis will leave with no scandals, no self-aggrandizements, no disgrace and no golden ballroom.
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
If desiring a man was a distraction at best and a disgrace at worst for decades, then when were you meant to learn about men?
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Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Verb
Jordan and McClintock also bashed Hayden for continuing the anti-immigration enforcement policies of his predecessor, disgraced former DA Rachel Rollins, who is now running for reelection to reclaim her DA title.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Day, acquitted of one killing, but convicted of the other in 1994, has long alleged Chicago police tied to disgraced former police Cmdr.
—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgrace
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According to Ronan, many individuals arrive at treatment carrying significant emotional burdens that include shame, disappointment, trauma, and self-doubt.
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The conditions that drive transmission — silence, shame, and avoidance — remain largely unchanged.
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But getting out of military service remains controversial in South Korea, and last week, a minor scandal intruded on the usual rhythms of the World Cup.
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Many who departed Adams' administration under a cloud of scandal — often after having their devices seized and homes searched by federal agents — have not faced charges.
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The landlord took them out for a McDonald’s pity meal at the end.
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That’s a pity, because with further refinement, Girl, Interrupted could go deeper.
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Only the United States was humiliated; both countries have experienced a catastrophic loss.
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However, they were then humiliated 2-1, after extra time, by second division side Torreense in the final.
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Instead, they are encouraged to view blue zones primarily through the lens of a sloppy critique that has already been discredited.
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This doesn’t discredit the fact that mental and physical changes from menopause can be disorienting and jarring.
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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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Kyiv hopes the campaign will embarrass Putin and increase public pressure on him to end the war, according to Western analysts.
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“Disgrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgrace. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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