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Disgrace vs Dishonour - What's the difference?

disgrace | dishonour |

Dishonour is a synonym of disgrace.



As nouns the difference between disgrace and dishonour

is that disgrace is the condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect while dishonour is shame or disgrace.

As verbs the difference between disgrace and dishonour

is that disgrace is to disrespect another; to put someone out of favor while dishonour is to bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

disgrace

Noun

(en noun)
  • The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
  • * Shakespeare
  • Macduff lives in disgrace .
  • The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame; dishonor; shame; ignominy.
  • That which brings dishonor; cause of shame or reproach; great discredit; as, vice is a disgrace to a rational being.
  • (obsolete) An act of unkindness; a disfavor.
  • * Francis Bacon
  • the interchange continually of favours and disgraces

    Verb

  • To disrespect another; to put someone out of favor.
  • dishonour

    English

    Alternative forms

    * dishonor

    Noun

  • Shame or disgrace.
  • You have brought dishonour upon the family.
  • Lack of honour or integrity.
  • (legal) Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.
  • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
  • You have dishonoured the family.
  • To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
  • To violate or rape.