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1. (n.) dishonor
lack or loss of honor.
2. dishonor
disgrace; ignominy; shame.
3. dishonor
indignity; insult:
to do someone a dishonor.
4. dishonor
a cause of shame or disgrace.
5. (v.t.) dishonor
to deprive of honor; disgrace; bring reproach or shame on.
6. dishonor
to refuse to pay (a check, draft, etc.).
7. dishonor
to rape or seduce.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME < AF, OF)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dishonor, dishonour
a state of shame or disgrace
"he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
2. (verb) dishonor, dishonour
lacking honor or integrity
3. (verb) dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint, shame
bring shame or dishonor upon
"he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
4. (verb) rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage
force (someone) to have sex against their will
"The woman was raped on her way home at night"
5. (verb) dishonor, dishonour
refuse to accept
"dishonor checks and drafts"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) dishonor
lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach
2. (noun) dishonor
the nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn
3. (verb) dishonor
to deprive of honor; to disgrace; to bring reproach or shame on; to treat with indignity, or as unworthy in the sight of others; to stain the character of; to lessen the reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to maintain his honor
4. (verb) dishonor
to violate the chastity of; to debauch
5. (verb) dishonor
to refuse or decline to accept or pay; -- said of a bill, check, note, or draft which is due or presented; as, to dishonor a bill exchange
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