dishonor

To dishonor someone is to disgrace them in public. You can dishonor someone by publically insulting them or by making fun of them.

  • The politician was dishonored when he was removed from office.

  • The judge was dishonored when he was removed from the case.

Definition of dishonor

noun

a state of shame or disgrace

Synonyms:

dishonour

noun

lacking honor or integrity

Synonyms:

dishonour

verb

refuse to accept

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dishonour

verb

bring shame or dishonor upon

Synonyms:

attaint, disgrace, dishonour, shame

verb

force (someone) to have sex against their will

Synonyms:

assault, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, violate

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Example Sentences for dishonor

  • 1

    It was dishonorable to capitulate.

  • 2

    It is dishonest and dishonorable.

  • 3

    This is sleazy and dishonorable.

  • 4

    It is a dishonor for the failing matador.

  • 5

    It is dishonorable and a misuse of resource.

  • 6

    It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory.

  • 7

    Rather they tarnish it and dishonor the profession.

  • 8

    The antecendence was not claimed to be a dishonorable event.

  • 9

    It wasn't something that was meant to dishonor the troops.

  • 10

    Is it funny to disgrace and dishonor peoples work