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Definition of: disgrace
(dis·grās′) v.t. ·graced, ·grac·ing
1. To bring reproach or shame upon.
2. To dismiss from favor; treat with dishonor.
—noun
1. Disfavor.
2. Infamy; ignominy.
3. That which disgraces. See synonyms under ABASE, BLEMISH, STAIN. [<MF disgracier <Ital. disgraziare <disgrazia <dis- away (<L dis-) + grazia <L gratia favor]
—dis·grac′er noun
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