DISGRACE


Meaning of DISGRACE in English

n. & v.

--n.

1. the loss of reputation; shame; ignominy (brought disgrace on his family).

2 a dishonourable, inefficient, or shameful person, thing, state of affairs, etc. (the bus service is a disgrace).

--v.tr.

1. bring shame or discredit on; be a disgrace to.

2 degrade from a position of honour; dismiss from favour.

Phrases and idioms:

in disgrace having lost respect or reputation; out of favour.

Etymology: F disgr{acirc}ce, disgracier f. It. disgrazia, disgraziare (as DIS-, GRACE)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.