Definition of Dishonor

Verb: dishonor  dis'ó-nur
Usage: US (elsewhere: dishonour)

1. Bring shame or dishonor upon
   "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime";
   - disgrace, dishonour [Brit, Cdn], attaint [archaic], shame
    
2. Force (someone) to have sex against their will
   "The woman was dishonored on her way home at night";
   - rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonour [Brit, Cdn], outrage
    
3. Refuse to accept
   "dishonor checks and drafts";
   - dishonour [Brit, Cdn]

Noun: dishonor  dis'ó-nur
Usage: US (elsewhere: dishonour)

1. A state of shame or disgrace
   "he was resigned to a life of dishonor";
   - dishonour [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Lacking honor or integrity
   - dishonour [Brit, Cdn]

See also:
dishonesty
dishonorable

Anagrams containing the word dishonor

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