dishonor

¹dis·hon·or

noun \(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nər also (ˌ)diz-\

Definition of DISHONOR

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

— dis·hon·or·er \-ˈän-ər-ər\ noun

Examples of DISHONOR

1. warriors who choose death before dishonor
2. He is afraid that his confession will bring dishonor on the family.

Origin of DISHONOR

Middle English dishonour, from Anglo-French deshonur, from des- dis- + honur honor

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to DISHONOR

Synonyms: discredit, disesteem, disgrace, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Antonyms: esteem, honor, respect

Related Words: scandal; contempt, despite, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms: admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute

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