Synonyms of fall from grace

fall from grace

phrase

as in trespass

to commit an offense

Once a successful entrepreneur, he fell from grace when accounts of his unethical business practices were revealed.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trespass
• fall
• wander
• sin
• stray
• err
• offend
• break the law
• violate
• transgress
• breach
• infringe
• lapse
• mess up
• break
• backslide

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• justify
• forgive
• pardon
• regret
• repent
• rue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fall from grace

Ultimately, though, his early exit caps a remarkable fall from grace after a landslide election victory just two years ago. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 July 2026

Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV’s Superintendent of Finances, is said to have worn it before falling from grace and spending the rest of his days in prison. — Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026

Progressives in the Democratic Party are embracing Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson after their initial pick for the seat, Graham Platner, exited the race and dramatically fell from grace on the Left after a slew of scandals. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Ahead, learn more about Sarah Ferguson’s engagement ring and what happened to it following her divorce and fall from grace. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 July 2026