different between disrespect vs disgrace

English

Etymology

dis- +? respect

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d?s???sp?kt/
• Rhymes: -?kt

Noun

disrespect (usually uncountable, plural disrespects)

1. A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

Synonyms

• misrespect
• unrespect

Antonyms

• respect

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Verb

disrespect (third-person singular simple present disrespects, present participle disrespecting, simple past and past participle disrespected)

1. (transitive) To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

Synonyms

• dis, insult, misbid, misrespect

Antonyms

• respect

Translations

English

Etymology

From Middle French disgracier.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d?s???e?s/, /d?z???e?s/
• (US) IPA^(key): /d?s???e?s/
• Rhymes: -e?s

Noun

disgrace (countable and uncountable, plural disgraces)

1. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
2. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.

   Synonyms: dishonor, ignominy

3. (countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.
4. (obsolete) An act of unkindness; a disfavor.

Synonyms

• misgrace (far less common)

Related terms

• disgraceful
• disgraceless

Translations

Verb

disgrace (third-person singular simple present disgraces, present participle disgracing, simple past and past participle disgraced)

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

Translations

Further reading

• disgrace in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• disgrace in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.