bring about disgrace vs bring disgrace on

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably depending on the context. 'Bring about disgrace' is more formal and emphasizes the action leading to disgrace, while 'bring disgrace on' is more direct and focuses on the disgrace being brought upon someone or something.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 588 views

bring about disgrace

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to cause disgrace or shame. It is often used in formal contexts to describe actions or events that lead to disgrace.

Examples:

His behavior brought about disgrace to the entire family.
The scandal brought about disgrace to the company.

Alternatives:

cause disgrace
lead to disgrace
result in disgrace
bring shame upon

bring disgrace on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also means to cause disgrace or shame. It is more direct and emphasizes the disgrace being brought upon someone or something.

Examples:

His actions brought disgrace on the entire family.
The scandal brought disgrace on the company.

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Recent statements by this Member bring disgrace on Parliament and are clearly a total contradiction of all the texts upon which our Community is founded.
I'm just worried that you make friends who are a bad influence and bring disgrace on the family
He who brings disgrace on Allah does not deserve to live.
This House brings disgrace on itself with such actions and lowers itself to the level of a Supreme Soviet.
But like that I would bring disgrace to the family.
But if you miss one, you'll bring disgrace to your life forever.
The release of these medical records - no matter how you spin the alleged acts - would bring disgrace to the deceased.
What is happening in Cuba brings disgrace upon all who are involved in politics under these Left-wing banners.
You bring disgrace to me and our family!
It was not enough to bring disgrace to our family name?
Even though you are currently awaiting orders for your next posting... that is not a license to ignore military regulations... and bring disgrace to the uniform.
It will only bring more disgrace for yourself!
Alexa, you bring yet more disgrace to our family.
I am the one who will bring calamity and disgrace to the house.
Who would have thought when my son married her... she would one day bring such disgrace to his memory.
While I remember the father, I could never bring myself to disgrace the son.
A Klingon would gladly face the most horrible punishment rather than bring shame or disgrace to his family name.
As vicar, Elton is unlikely to make an imprudent match, especially to a girl of obscurity who may bring him disgrace.
You have brought disgrace on everyone who's ever worn a uniform.
These cowards have brought disgrace on Allah.

Alternatives:

cause disgrace to
shame
dishonor
humiliate

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bring about disgrace vs bring disgrace on