dishonour
noun
1. a state of shame or disgrace
- he was resigned to a life of dishonor
Similar word(s): dishonor
Definition categories: state, standing
2. lacking honor or integrity
Similar word(s): dishonor
Definition categories: attribute, unrighteousness
Sentences with dishonour as a noun:
- You have brought dishonour upon the family.
verb
1. bring shame or dishonor upon
- he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
Similar word(s): attaint, disgrace, dishonor, shame
Definition categories: social
2. force (someone) to have sex against their will
Similar word(s): assault, dishonor, outrage, rape, ravish, violate
Definition categories: social, assail, assault, attack
3. refuse to accept
- dishonor checks and drafts
Similar word(s): dishonor
Definition categories: possession, decline, refuse, reject
Sentences with dishonour as a verb:
- You have dishonoured the family.