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a state of dishonor
one mistake brought shame to all his family; suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
(verb) discredit
damage the reputation of
This newspaper story discredits the politicians
(verb) put down, take down, degrade, demean
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
She tends to put down younger women colleagues; His critics took him down after the lecture
(verb) dishonor, dishonour, shame, attaint
bring shame or dishonor upon
he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime