Synonyms of fell from grace

fell from grace

phrase

past tense of fall from grace

as in fell

to commit an offense

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fell
• wandered
• trespassed
• sinned
• erred
• strayed
• broke the law
• offended
• transgressed
• violated
• infringed
• messed up
• breached
• lapsed
• broke
• backslid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• justified
• pardoned
• forgave
• regretted
• repented
• rued

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fell from grace

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