Part of speech: Noun
a state of dishonor
Example: one mistake brought shame to all his family; suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
Part of speech: Verb
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Example: She tends to put down younger women colleagues; His critics took him down after the lecture
Part of speech: Verb
bring shame or dishonor upon
Example: he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
Part of speech: Verb
damage the reputation of
Example: This newspaper story discredits the politicians