Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disgrade

verb
/dɪsˈɡreɪd/
Definition
To lower in rank or status; to demote.
Examples
  • After repeated violations of company policy, the employee was disgraded to a lower position.
  • His disgrade from team captain to a regular member shocked everyone.
  • The manager decided to disgrade the project due to budget constraints.
Meaning
Disgrade refers to the act of reducing someone’s position, rank, or status, often in a formal or official manner.
Synonyms
  • demote
  • downgrade
  • degrade
  • lower