Meaning of dishonor in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dɪsˈɑnər/

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1. Verb

   dishonor

   Definitions

   1. bring shame or dishonor upon

   Examples

   • « he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime »

   Antonyms

   • honor
   • honour
   • reward
2. 2. force (someone) to have sex against their will

   Examples

   • « The woman was raped on her way home at night »
3. 3. refuse to accept

   Examples

   • « dishonor checks and drafts »

   Antonyms

   • honor
   • honour

4. Noun

   dishonor

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French deshonor (noun), deshonorer (verb), based on Latin honor‘honor’

   Definitions

   1. a state of shame or disgrace

   Examples

   • « he was resigned to a life of dishonor »

   Antonyms

   • honor
   • honour
   • laurels
5. 2. lacking honor or integrity

   Antonyms

   • honor
   • honour