disgrace

n : a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his

family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"

[syn: {shame}, {ignominy}]

v 1: bring dishonor upon [syn: {dishonor}, {dishonour}, {attaint},

{shame}] [ant: {honor}]

2: reduce in worth, character, etc.; disgrace; dishonour [syn:

{degrade}, {demean}, {put down}]

3: damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits

the politicians" [syn: {discredit}]