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

In the wake of Combs’ fall from grace, there has been no widespread, industry-wide reckoning. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Since Misty was relatively popular before her fall from grace, the obvious choice would have been to cast a more famous actress. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Galliano, who rose to fame on the strength of his theatrical, feminine designs, suffered a precipitous fall from grace in 2011 after he was caught on camera making drunken antisemitic and anti-Asian remarks to a couple in a Paris cafe. — News Desk, Artforum, 31 Aug. 2026

His public fall from grace — which involved his firing from Dior — led to the start of his sobriety journey over the past 15 years. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026