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dishonour

dis·ho·nour

UK/dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ US/dɪzˈɒnəɹ/ uncommon uk
verb (3) noun (2)

verb

1.

bring shame or dishonor upon

  • “he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime”
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2.

force (someone) to have sex against their will

  • “The woman was raped on her way home at night”
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3.

refuse to accept

  • “dishonor checks and drafts”
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noun

1.

a state of shame or disgrace

  • “he was resigned to a life of dishonor”
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2.

lacking honor or integrity

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Origin

From Old French deshonor, equivalent to dis- + honour.

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