disennoble

/dɪˈsɛnbəl, diˈsɛnbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to reduce someone to a lower social rank or to a state of ignominy

“The scandal disennobled the politician in the eyes of the public.”

2. noun

a reduction of someone to a lower social rank or to a state of ignominy

“The politician’s disennoblement was a result of the corruption scandal.”

Synonyms

  • demote
  • humiliate

Antonyms

  • ennoble
  • honor