disgrace
noun
the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame.
has disgraced
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present perfectof disgrace (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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If he does, that would likely be the last word in a case that has disgraced the Park Police, which has remained mum about it to this day.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2023
In any case, the scandal has disgraced the dominant team of this era — and threatens to swallow up the game.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2020
The current crop of commissioners has disgraced ORSANCO’s rich legacy and vital mission.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 19, 2019
In the process, he has disgraced his office in ways we are only beginning to understand.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2019
Now I’m one step away from being a bum—a circus worker who has disgraced himself not once, but twice, in as many days.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
