Synonyms: 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
Similar words: dishonor, dishonour
Definition: a state of shame or disgrace
Usage: he was resigned to a life of dishonor
Definition: damage the reputation of
Usage: This newspaper story discredits the politicians
Similar words: belittle, pick at, disparage
Definition: express a negative opinion of
Usage: She disparaged her student's efforts
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: humble, humiliate, mortify, abase, chagrin
Definition: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Usage: He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss