ETYM French disgrâce; pref. dis- (Latin dis-) + grâce. Related to Grace.
1. The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
2. The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame; dishonor; shame; ignominy.
3. That which brings dishonor; cause of shame or reproach; great discredit.

ETYM Latin, from ob (see Ob-) + probrum reproach, disgrace.
Disgrace; infamy; reproach mingled with contempt; abusive language.
Disgrace; bad reputation.
Reproach; abuse; disgrace.

ETYM French scandale, from Latin scandalum, Greek skandalon a snare laid for an enemy, a stumbling block, offense, scandal: cf. Old Eng. scandle, Old Fren. escandle. Related to Slander.
1. A disgraceful event; SYN. outrage.
2. Disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people; SYN. dirt, malicious gossip.