Associations to the word «Dishonor»

Wiktionary

DISHONOR, noun. US standard spelling of dishonour.
DISHONOR, verb. US standard spelling of dishonour.

Dictionary definition

DISHONOR, noun. A state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor".
DISHONOR, noun. Lacking honor or integrity.
DISHONOR, verb. Bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime".
DISHONOR, verb. Force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night".
DISHONOR, verb. Refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts".

Wise words

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