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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

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