dishonors (Meaning)
dishonors
a cause of disgrace, the state of one who has lost honor, to refuse to accept or pay (as a check), to refuse to accept or pay (something, such as a bill or check), the nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn, to refuse to pay or accept, loss of honor or good name, refusal on the part of the issuer (as a bank) to pay or accept commercial paper (as a check) when it is presented see also wrongful dishonor, to treat in a degrading manner, the state of one who has lost honor or prestige, to bring shame on, lack or loss of honor or reputation
Synonyms & Antonyms of dishonors
dishonors Sentence Examples
- Dishonoring his country, the traitor sold military secrets to the enemy.
- Lying under oath is a grave act that dishonors the court and undermines justice.
- The politician's corrupt practices dishonored his office and the people he was elected to serve.
- Theft dishonors not only the victim but also the perpetrator, tarnishing their reputation.
- Betraying a friend's trust dishonors the bond of loyalty and breaks their heart.
- Breaking a promise dishonors one's word and undermines their credibility.
- Exploiting the vulnerable dishonors humanity and devalues the lives of others.
- Dishonoring one's parents shows a lack of respect and gratitude for those who raised them.
- Disrespecting the elderly dishonors their wisdom and life experiences.
- Dishonoring the dead means disrespecting their memory and the legacy they left behind.
FAQs About the word dishonors
a cause of disgrace, the state of one who has lost honor, to refuse to accept or pay (as a check), to refuse to accept or pay (something, such as a bill or chec
disgraces, shames, contempts, scorns, taints, infamies,discredit, humiliations, opprobriums, obloquies
respects, honors, regards, estimations, reverences, admirations, esteems,fears, appreciations,awes
Dishonoring his country, the traitor sold military secrets to the enemy.
Lying under oath is a grave act that dishonors the court and undermines justice.
The politician's corrupt practices dishonored his office and the people he was elected to serve.
Theft dishonors not only the victim but also the perpetrator, tarnishing their reputation.
