dishonor
lack or loss ofhonor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
disgrace; ignominy; shame: His arrest brought dishonor to his family.
an indignity; insult: to do someone a dishonor.
a cause of shame or disgrace: He is a dishonor to his family.
Commerce. failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a bill of exchange or note to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.
to deprive of honor; disgrace; bring reproach or shame on.
Commerce. to fail or refuse to honor or pay (a draft, check, etc.).
to rape or seduce.
Origin of dishonor
1- Also especially British, dis·hon·our .
synonym study For dishonor
Other words from dishonor
- dis·hon·or·er, noun
- un·dis·hon·ored, adjective
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How to use dishonor in a sentence
They bring dishonor to themselves and on those they claim to support.
Woman dies after shooting in U.S. Capitol; D.C. National Guard activated after mob breaches building | Washington Post Staff | January 7, 2021 | Washington PostAnd the cornerstone of equality, racial justice, prevailed against the tired and time-dishonored appeals to division and fear.
In handling the Quran as I did, some—such as the “noble” men pelting rocks at Bagram—would say that I dishonored the Quran.
Outcry Over Afghanistan Quran Burnings Shows Misguided ‘Honor’ About Sacred Book | Asra Q. Nomani | February 22, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHe later dumped her and since she had dishonored her family she couldn't go home.
This ruthless destruction of the forest brings down upon Calendau the anger of his lady; he has dishonored the noble mountain.
Frdric Mistral | Charles Alfred Downer
And either dead or dishonored he must find her, when he comes here in search of the child he cannot long forget.
The Circular Study | Anna Katharine GreenDesolation broods in yonder sad city—solemn retribution hath avenged our dishonored banner!
The Flag Replaced on Sumter | William A. SpicerNew favors were subsequently shown the dishonored father, in the shape of lands and titles and promises.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 5 | Hubert Howe BancroftDid I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonored.
Mary Wollstonecraft | Elizabeth Robins Pennell
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