Dictionary Check: disgrace

"disgrace" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

a state of dishonor

Example: "one mistake brought shame to all his family"
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verb

bring shame or dishonor upon

Example: "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
verb

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

Example: "She tends to put down younger women colleagues"
verb

damage the reputation of

Example: "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
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