 dishonor |
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| 1. | [ verb ] bring shame or dishonor upon | |
| Synonyms: | disgrace shame dishonour attaint | |
| Examples: | "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime" |
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| Related terms: | honor foul shame shame | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a state of shame or disgrace | |
| Synonyms: | dishonour | |
| Examples: | "he was resigned to a life of dishonor" |
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| Related terms: | honor standing shame disrepute corruptness infamy disesteem | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (criminal law,sexuality) force (someone) to have sex against their will | |
| Synonyms: | rape dishonour violate outrage assault ravish | |
| Examples: | "The woman was raped on her way home at night" |
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| Related terms: | assail gang-rape raper outrage violator rape | |
| 4. | [ verb ] refuse to accept | |
| Synonyms: | dishonour | |
| Examples: | "dishonor checks and drafts" |
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| Related terms: | honor honor refuse | |
| 5. | [ noun ] lacking honor or integrity | |
| Synonyms: | dishonour | |
| Related terms: | honor unrighteousness infidelity | |
| Similar spelling: |
dishonored dishonour Dishner |
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