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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Disgrace \Dis*grace"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disgraced}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Disgracing}.] [Cf. F. disgracier. See {Disgrace}, n.]
1. To put out of favor; to dismiss with dishonor.
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Flatterers of the disgraced minister. --Macaulay.
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Pitt had been disgraced and the old Duke of
Newcastle dismissed. --J. Morley.
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2. To do disfavor to; to bring reproach or shame upon; to
dishonor; to treat or cover with ignominy; to lower in
estimation.
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Shall heap with honors him they now disgrace.
--Pope.
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His ignorance disgraced him. --Johnson.
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3. To treat discourteously; to upbraid; to revile.
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The goddess wroth gan foully her disgrace.
--Spenser.
Syn: To degrade; humble; humiliate; abase; disparage; defame;
dishonor; debase.
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