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
Other Word Forms
- dishonourer noun
Example Sentences
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That would dishonour the dead, according to Sgt Dmytro, call sign "Smile", who fought alongside Andriy and came to the cathedral to mourn him.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025
Manchester Area Coroner, Zak Golombeck, said Mr Burke, 36, "died with bravery and valour and was sadly killed by cowardice and dishonour".
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024
"We won't give in to those who fly racist flags, we won't cave to those who engage in vandalism or dishonour the memory of our veterans."
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2022
We will never forget or dishonour this sacrifice and solidarity.
From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2019
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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