Main entry: disgrace, ignominy, shame
Definition: a state of dishonor
Usage: one mistake brought shame to all his family; suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
Main entry: discredit, disgrace
Definition: damage the reputation of
Usage: This newspaper story discredits the politicians
Main entry: put down, take down, degrade, demean, disgrace
Definition: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Usage: She tends to put down younger women colleagues; His critics took him down after the lecture
Main entry: disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame, attaint
Definition: bring shame or dishonor upon
Usage: he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime