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dishonor
(d/I/s'/A/n/@/r )

noun (n)

  • a state of shame or disgrace(noun.state)
    Example:
    He was resigned to a life of dishonor.
    Synonym:
    dishonour
    Antonym:
    honor, honour, laurels
    source: wordnet30
  • lacking honor or integrity(noun.attribute)
    Antonym:
    honor, honour
    source: wordnet30
  • Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • bring shame or dishonor upon(verb.social)
    Example:
    He dishonored his family by committing a serious crime.
    Synonym:
    attaint, disgrace, dishonour, shame
    Antonym:
    honor, honour, reward
    source: wordnet30
  • force (someone) to have sex against their will(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    assault, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, violate
    source: wordnet30
  • refuse to accept(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Dishonor checks and drafts.
    Synonym:
    decline, dishonour, pass up, refuse, reject, turn down
    source: wordnet30
  • To deprive of honor; to disgrace; to bring reproach or shame on; to treat with indignity, or as unworthy in the sight of others; to stain the character of; to lessen the reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to maintain his honor.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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