Main Entry: ¹dis·hon·or

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nər also (ˌ)diz-\

Function: noun

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

Date: 13th century

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

synonyms see disgrace

— dis·hon·or·er \-ˈän-ər-ər\ noun