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disgrace

/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ noun B2
  1. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame. (countable, uncountable) · Now she lives in disgrace.
  3. Someone or something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit. (countable) · His behaviour at the party was a total disgrace! He was leeching on all the ladies, and insulting the men.

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It would be a real disgrace to have a father named--well, say Jedediah, wouldn’t it?”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 48 · C1
I feel that it’s kind of a disgrace.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 109 · C1
Phillips dire disgrace must inevitably have been their portion.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 147 · C1
Gilbert had called her “carrots” and had brought about her disgrace before the whole school.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 227 · C1

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