dishonor Synonyms
dishonor Meaning
dishonor (n)
a state of shame or disgrace
lacking honor or integrity
dishonor (v)
bring shame or dishonor upon
force (someone) to have sex against their will
refuse to accept
dishonor (n.)
Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.
The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn.
dishonor (v. t.)
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.
To violate the chastity of; to debauch.
To refuse or decline to accept or pay; -- said of a bill, check, note, or draft which is due or presented; as, to dishonor a bill exchange.
dishonor Sentence Examples
- The dishonor of the family caused them great shame and sorrow.
- Being accused of cheating brought dishonor to the student's reputation.
- The soldier's actions were considered dishonorable and he was stripped of his rank.
- The company's unethical practices dishonored its reputation and led to a loss of customers.
- The politician's lies and scandals dishonored his office and damaged his party's credibility.
- The athlete's use of performance-enhancing drugs dishonored the sport and cast a shadow over his achievements.
- The betrayal of a friend is a dishonorable act that can lead to lasting emotional pain.
- Breaking a promise is considered a dishonorable act and can damage trust in a relationship.
- The act of stealing is dishonorable and can lead to severe consequences, both legal and social.
- It is dishonorable to take credit for someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper recognition.
FAQs About the word dishonor
a state of shame or disgrace, lacking honor or integrity, bring shame or dishonor upon, force (someone) to have sex against their will, refuse to acceptLack of
disgrace, shame, taint, disdain, disesteem, infamy, opprobrium, humiliation, stigma, obloquy
honor, esteem, respect, esteem,respect, honor, appreciation, fear,regard, regard
The dishonor of the family caused them great shame and sorrow.
Being accused of cheating brought dishonor to the student's reputation.
The soldier's actions were considered dishonorable and he was stripped of his rank.
The company's unethical practices dishonored its reputation and led to a loss of customers.
