disgrace

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

   I heare / Macduffe liues in diſgrace. Sir, can you tell / Where he beſtowes himſelfe?

2. 2
   noun

   The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.

   Now she lives in disgrace.

3. 3
   noun

   Someone or something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

   His behaviour at the party was a total disgrace! He was leeching on all the ladies, and insulting the men.

4. 4
   noun

   An act of unkindness; a disfavor.

   As for the pulling of them [ambitious men] downe, if the Affaires require it, and that it may not be done with ſafety ſuddainly, the onely Way is, the Enterchange, continually of Fauours, and Diſgraces, whereby they may not know, what to expect; And be, as it were, in a Wood.

5. 5
   verb

   To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

   […] some families renounced the use of a certain praenomen which had been disgraced by one of their name […]

6. 6
   noun

   a state of dishonor

7. 7
   verb

   damage the reputation of

8. 8
   verb

   reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

Etymology

From Middle French disgracier.