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Disgrace vs Preposterate - What's the difference?

disgrace | preposterate |

In obsolete terms the difference between disgrace and preposterate

is that disgrace is an act of unkindness; a disfavor while preposterate is to pervert or disgrace.

As verbs the difference between disgrace and preposterate

is that disgrace is to disrespect another; to put someone out of favor while preposterate is to reverse or turn upside down.

As a noun disgrace

is the condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

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.
  • preposterate

    English

    Verb

    (preposterat)
  • (obsolete) To reverse or turn upside down.
  • (obsolete) To pervert or disgrace.
  • :I never saw thinge done by you which preposterated or perverted the good judgment that all the world esteemeth to shine in you.
  • References

    *OED 2nd edition 1989