Definition of dishonor
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
dishonor
verbdishonored; dishonoring; dishonors
Definition of dishonor (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to treat in a degrading manner
b : to bring shame on
2 : to refuse to accept or pay (something, such as a bill or check)
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The first known use of dishonor was in the 13th century
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