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dishonour vs disgrace

disgrace vs dishonour

dishonour and disgrace both are nouns.

dishonour and disgrace both are verbs.

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

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