dishonour meaning and definition

DISHONOUR noun

Definition of dishonour (noun)

1. a state of shame or disgrace
   • "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
   • synonyms: dishonor
   • antonym: honor
2. lacking honor or integrity
   • synonyms: dishonor
   • antonym: honor

DISHONOUR verb

Definition of dishonour (verb)

1. bring shame or dishonor upon
   • "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
   • synonyms: attaint, disgrace, dishonor, shame
   • antonym: honor
2. force (someone) to have sex against their will
   • "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
   • synonyms: assault, dishonor, outrage, rape, ravish, violate
3. refuse to accept
   • "dishonor checks and drafts"
   • synonyms: dishonor
   • antonym: honor