the fall to a lower standard (in morals, art, literature etc)

perversion; deterioration of morality

corruption, immorality

corruption, immorality

the loss of respect, favour, good reputation

state of shame; bad reputation

disgrace or shame; loss, absence, of honour and self-respect

state of shame

sorrow and regret (for doing wrong, sin)

shame, sorrow

(an instance, example, of) reducing or being reduced

decline

the sad feeling with loss of self-respect, caused by wrong, dishonourable or foolish behaviour, failure etc (of oneself, one's family etc)

disgrace, embarrassment