noun · verb · 9 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/
UK:/dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/
US:/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/
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rhymes with -eɪs
CMU ARPABET:D IH0 S G R EY1 S
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
Now she lives in disgrace.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dishonor, ignominy
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
Someone or something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Examples
His behaviour at the party was a total disgrace! He was leeching on all the ladies, and insulting the men.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
An act of unkindness; a disfavor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
verb
Meaning 5
To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: discredit, disparage, humiliate, abase, bring down to size, cut down to size, debase, defame, degrade, demean, demote, depress, disgrace, dishonour, downgrade, embase, give a bad name, humble, knock down to size, put someone in their place, reduce, relegate, sink, slur, trim down to size, whittle down to size