dishonour

/ dɪsˈɒnə /

verb

1. to treat with disrespect
2. to fail or refuse to pay (a cheque, bill of exchange, etc)
3. to cause the disgrace of (a woman) by seduction or rape

noun

1. a lack of honour or respect
2. a state of shame or disgrace
3. a person or thing that causes a loss of honour

   he was a dishonour to his family

4. an insult; affront

   we did him a dishonour by not including him

5. refusal or failure to accept or pay a commercial paper

Derived Forms

• disˈhonourer, noun

Example Sentences

“I found myself accused of bringing dishonour to the meaning of art.”

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No member of the Gorsedd has been expelled before due to being dishonoured.

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"He would have said you've bought dishonour to the family by not listening to what I said and that would be the end of it."

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The idea that a murder can be "honourable" is believed to have come from some tribal customs, where an allegation against a woman is perceived to bring dishonour to her family.

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Leading military charities have signed an open letter calling on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to honour the promise to hold a debate and "bring an end to the shame and dishonour" veterans have suffered.

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