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Disgrace (?; 277), n. [F. disgrâce; pref. dis- (L. dis-) + grâce. See Grace.] 1. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
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Macduff lives in disgrace.
Shak.
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2. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame; dishonor; shame; ignominy.
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To tumble down thy husband and thyself
From top of honor to disgrace's feet?
Shak.
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3. That which brings dishonor; cause of shame or reproach; great discredit; as, vice is a disgrace to a rational being.
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4. An act of unkindness; a disfavor. [Obs.]
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The interchange continually of favors and disgraces.
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Syn. -- Disfavor; disesteem; opprobrium; reproach; discredit; disparagement; dishonor; shame; infamy; ignominy; humiliation.
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