1
as in disgrace
the state of having lost the esteem of others
a person of integrity who would prefer death to dishonor
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2
as in scandal
a cause of shame
your expulsion from the military academy for cheating is a dishonor to this family
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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
dishonored herself by fixing the results of her medical research
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Recent Examples of dishonor
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
The path to virtue, then, might involve a period of dishonor.
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Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Some of those critics faced a backlash from Republicans who saw them as dishonoring Kirk, leading to firings by universities, sports teams and media companies.
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ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Worst of all, my sin has brought dishonor to God.
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Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
The path to virtue, then, might involve a period of dishonor.
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Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The money’s all being made by people close to Jackson who want to tell a distorted narrative that really dishonors them.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Some of those critics faced a backlash from Republicans who saw them as dishonoring Kirk, leading to firings by universities, sports teams and media companies.
—
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishonor
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Just two years earlier a president had resigned in disgrace after what had been one of the nation’s toughest constitutional challenges, putting immense pressure on Congress and the Supreme Court to respond to a rogue executive branch.
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Shifting gears, my PGA TOUR betting record this season is a disgrace.
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But getting out of military service remains controversial in South Korea, and last week, a minor scandal intruded on the usual rhythms of the World Cup.
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Many who departed Adams' administration under a cloud of scandal — often after having their devices seized and homes searched by federal agents — have not faced charges.
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Israel must leave humiliated and defeated — and that is exactly what will happen.
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Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.
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According to Ronan, many individuals arrive at treatment carrying significant emotional burdens that include shame, disappointment, trauma, and self-doubt.
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The conditions that drive transmission — silence, shame, and avoidance — remain largely unchanged.
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Instead, they are encouraged to view blue zones primarily through the lens of a sloppy critique that has already been discredited.
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This doesn’t discredit the fact that mental and physical changes from menopause can be disorienting and jarring.
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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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Kyiv hopes the campaign will embarrass Putin and increase public pressure on him to end the war, according to Western analysts.
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“Dishonor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishonor. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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