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disgrace

dɪsˈɡreɪs

noun

hańba

ˈxaɲba· rzeczownik
Also
infamia(f)wstyd(m)
Definition

Loss of reputation or respect as a result of a dishonorable action.

Examples
His actions brought disgrace upon his family.
Jego czyny przyniosły hańbę jego rodzinie.
The scandal was a national disgrace.
Skandal był narodową hańbą.
Synonyms
shamedishonorhumiliation
Collocations
bring disgracepublic disgracefall into disgrace

verb

hańbić

ˈxaɲbʲit͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
kompromitować
Definition

To cause shame or dishonor to someone or something.

Examples
He disgraced himself by cheating in the exam.
Zhańbił się, oszukując na egzaminie.
Such behavior disgraces the entire profession.
Takie zachowanie hańbi cały zawód.
Synonyms
shamedishonorhumiliate
Collocations
disgrace oneselfdisgrace a familydisgrace a reputation
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