disgrace

Noun
  1. A state of dishonor (synset 114463603)
    "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
    is a type of: dishonor, dishonour - a state of shame or disgrace
    subtypes:
    • humiliation - state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
    • obloquy, opprobrium - state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
    • odium - state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior
    • reproach - disgrace or shame
    same as: ignominy, shame
Verb
  1. Bring shame or dishonor upon (synset 202552922)
    "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
    subtypes: befoul, defile, foul, maculate - spot, stain, or pollute
    same as: attaint, dishonor, dishonour, shame
  2. Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally (synset 201804404)
    "She tends to put down younger women colleagues"; "His critics took him down after the lecture"
    is a type of: abase, chagrin, humble, humiliate, mortify - cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
    subtypes:
    • reduce - lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation
    • dehumanise, dehumanize - deprive of human qualities
    same as: degrade, demean, put down, take down
  3. Damage the reputation of (synset 200849158)
    "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
    is a type of: belittle, disparage, pick at - express a negative opinion of
    same as: discredit

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