Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - disgrace

n. & v. --n. 1 the loss of reputation; shame; ignominy (brought disgrace on his family). 2 a dishonourable, inefficient, or shameful person, thing, state of affairs, etc. (the bus service is a disgrace). --v.tr. 1 bring shame or discredit on; be a disgrace to. 2 degrade from a position of honour; dismiss from favour. Phrases and idioms in disgrace having lost respect or reputation; out of favour. Etymology: F disgr{acirc}ce, disgracier f. It. disgrazia, disgraziare (as DIS-, GRACE)