dis·hon·or
(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nər 
also (ˌ)diz-
1
: lack or loss of honor or reputation
2
: the state of one who has lost honor or prestige : shame
has brought dishonor on his family
3
: a cause of disgrace
4
: the nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn
dishonored; dishonoring; dishonors
1
a
: to treat in a degrading manner
b
: to bring shame on
2
: to refuse to accept or pay (something, such as a bill or check)
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Examples of dishonor in a Sentence
Noun
warriors who choose death before dishonor
He is afraid that his confession will bring dishonor on the family.
Verb
She dishonored her oath of office.
The bank dishonored my check.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
For some families, failing to provide an elaborate wedding can lead to dishonor or even death.
—Ira Trivedi, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2015
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Proximus uses it as a war cry against his own people, dishonoring Caesar’s attempt at unanimity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Macbeth’s themes of deceit and dishonor sit squarely within the director's filmography while also crafting one of the most atmospheric and affecting Shakespeare works to date.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
For some families, failing to provide an elaborate wedding can lead to dishonor or even death.
—Ira Trivedi, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2015
Verb
Trump dishonored his nomination for president by using it to hawk for his own profit sneakers, bibles, watches, and crypto currency.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Proximus uses it as a war cry against his own people, dishonoring Caesar’s attempt at unanimity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Dishonor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishonor. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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dishonor
1 of 2 noun
dis·hon·or
(ˈ)dis-ˈän-ər
1
: loss of honor or good name
2
: the state of one who has lost honor
3
: a cause of disgrace
dishonor
2 of 2 verb1
: to bring shame on : disgrace
2
: to refuse to accept or pay (as a check)
dishonorer
noun
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