Dishonour has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a state of shame or disgrace
"he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
2
lacking honor or integrity
Verb
1
bring shame or dishonor upon
"he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
2
force (someone) to have sex against their will
"The woman was raped on her way home at night"
3
refuse to accept
"dishonor checks and drafts"
4
To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
Example Sentences
"he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
noun
"he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
verb
"The woman was raped on her way home at night"
verb
"dishonor checks and drafts"
verb
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