List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 122

SYNONYMS: disgrace, dishonor, shame, infamy, ignominy, disrepute, discredit.
These nouns denote the condition of being held in low regard.

Disgrace implies strong disfavor or ostracism: His disgrace from his crime was more than the family could bear.
Dishonor means loss of esteem, respect, or good reputation previously enjoyed: To fail while trying hard is no dishonor.
Shame suggests mortifying loss of status, such as that which might result from the commission of a moral offense: It was a deep sense of some deathless shame.
Infamy is public disgrace or shameful notoriety: December 7, 1941---a date which will live in infamy.
Ignominy implies public contempt: suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison.
Disrepute involves lack or loss of a good name: Because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute.
Discredit implies loss of esteem resulting from personal misconduct: You will bring discredit to your name.