Meaning & Definition of Dishonor in English
English⟶
Dishonor
/dɪsɑnər/
noun
1. A state of shame or disgrace
- "He was resigned to a life of dishonor"
synonym:
- dishonor,
- dishonour
2. Lacking honor or integrity
synonym:
- dishonor,
- dishonour
verb
1. Bring shame or dishonor upon
- "He dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
synonym:
- dishonor,
- disgrace,
- dishonour,
- attaint,
- shame
2. Force (someone) to have sex against their will
- "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
synonym:
- rape,
- ravish,
- violate,
- assault,
- dishonor,
- dishonour,
- outrage
3. Refuse to accept
- "Dishonor checks and drafts"
synonym:
- dishonor,
- dishonour