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disgrace vs dishonour

dishonour vs disgrace

disgrace and dishonour both are nouns.

disgrace and dishonour both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disgrace Yes No Yes No
dishonour Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dishonour is a hypernym of disgrace; that is, dishonour is a word with a broader meaning than disgrace:
  • disgrace: a state of dishonor
  • dishonour: a state of shame or disgrace
Other hypernyms of disgrace include dishonor.
As verbs, disgrace and dishonour are synonyms defined as:
  • disgrace and dishonour: bring shame or dishonor upon
Other synonyms of disgrace include attaint, dishonor, shame.
disgrace (noun) dishonour (noun)
a state of dishonor lacking honor or integrity
a state of shame or disgrace
disgrace (verb) dishonour (verb)
damage the reputation of refuse to accept
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally bring shame or dishonor upon
bring shame or dishonor upon force (someone) to have sex against their will
Difference between disgrace and dishonour

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