disgrace

• Substantiv, das den Verlust von Ansehen, Ehre oder Achtung bezeichnet; Zustand der Schande oder Unehre sowie eine Person oder Sache, die diesen Zustand verursacht.

A noun referring to a loss of reputation, honor, or respect; a state of shame or dishonor, or a person or thing that causes such a state.

1. Loss of reputationB2formal

   The loss of respect, honor, or esteem; shame or dishonor.

   Verlust des Ansehens

   • His actions brought disgrace upon his family.
   • She resigned in disgrace after the scandal.
   • The politician lived in disgrace after the corruption was exposed.

   Synonymediscreditdishonordisreputeignominyinfamyopprobriumshamestigma

   Antonymedignityesteemgloryhonorrenownrespect

2. Something shamefulB2informal

   A person, thing, or situation that causes shame or dishonor.

   Schande

   • The state of the school is a disgrace to the community.
   • It's a disgrace that the park is so poorly maintained.
   • The team's performance was an absolute disgrace.

   Synonymeblemishblotdiscreditdishonorignominyreproachscandalshamestainstigma

   Antonymeassetboastcreditgloryhonorpride

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandem oder etwas Schande oder Unehre zu bringen oder Ansehen bzw. Ruf zu schädigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing shame or dishonor upon someone or something, or to cause a loss of respect or reputation.

1. Bring shame uponB2formal

   To cause someone or something to lose respect or honor.

   Schande bereiten

   • His actions disgraced the entire family.
   • She disgraced herself by lying to the committee.
   • The scandal disgraced the politician's career.

   Synonymeabasedegradedemeandiscreditdishonorhumiliateshamestainsullytarnish

   Antonymedignifyexaltglorifyhonorrespect

2. Discredit or dishonorB2formal

   To damage the reputation of someone or something.

   In Verruf bringen

   • The athlete disgraced his team by cheating.
   • They disgraced the institution with their corrupt behavior.
   • He disgraced his uniform by breaking the law.

   Synonymedebasedegradediscreditdishonorhumiliateshamesullytainttarnish

   Antonymedignifyelevateexaltglorifyhonor