dishonour
Britishverb
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to treat with disrespect
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to fail or refuse to pay (a cheque, bill of exchange, etc)
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to cause the disgrace of (a woman) by seduction or rape
noun
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a lack of honour or respect
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a state of shame or disgrace
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a person or thing that causes a loss of honour
he was a dishonour to his family
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an insult; affront
we did him a dishonour by not including him
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refusal or failure to accept or pay a commercial paper
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“I found myself accused of bringing dishonour to the meaning of art.”
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2024
"He would have said you've bought dishonour to the family by not listening to what I said and that would be the end of it."
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2024
We will never forget or dishonour this sacrifice and solidarity.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 6, 2019
"There can be no imputation of dishonour and insertion of the word 'perhaps' - he wants to keep his options open," said the Speaker.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2018
I dare not think further; for so I should in my thoughts dishonour a noble woman!
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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