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Meaning of dishonor in English
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈɑnər/
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Verb
dishonor
Definitions
1.
bring shame or dishonor upon
Examples
« he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime »
Antonyms
honor
honour
reward
2.
force (someone) to have sex against their will
Examples
« The woman was raped on her way home at night »
3.
refuse to accept
Examples
« dishonor checks and drafts »
Antonyms
honor
honour
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
2.
lacking honor or integrity
Antonyms
honor
honour