disgrace in Latin

disgrace in Latin is dēdecus, ignōminia, infamia — disgrace means a loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.

disgrace in Latin

dēdecus

noun

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

ignōminia

noun

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

infamia

noun

The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.

dēdecus

noun

(countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

flāgitium

noun

(countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

dehonestō

verb

(transitive) To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

What does "disgrace" mean?

noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
"The scandal brought disgrace on the entire family."
verb To bring shame upon someone or something.
"His behavior at the ceremony disgraced the whole team."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

disgrace in a sentence

The scandal brought disgrace on the entire family.
He resigned in disgrace after the fraud was exposed.
His behavior at the ceremony disgraced the whole team.
Don't disgrace yourself by shouting at the referee in front of the children.

Similar words in Latin

degrade dishonour ignominy infamy shame

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "disgrace" in Latin?

"disgrace" in Latin is dēdecus, ignōminia, infamia. disgrace means: A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.

How do you use "disgrace" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal brought disgrace on the entire family." In Latin, "disgrace" is dēdecus, ignōminia, infamia.

Are there other ways to say "disgrace" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "disgrace": dēdecus, ignōminia, infamia, flāgitium, dehonestō.

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