Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-GRACE'
DIS-GRACE', v.t.
- To put out of favor; as, the minister was disgraced.
- To bring a reproach on; to dishonor; as an agent. Men are apt to take pleasure in disgracing an enemy and his performances.
- To bring to shame; to dishonor; to sink in estimation; as a cause; as, men often boast of actions which disgrace them.
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