Dishonor

[dɪs'ɑnɚ]

Definition

(noun.) lacking honor or integrity.

(noun.) a state of shame or disgrace; 'he was resigned to a life of dishonor'.

(verb.) refuse to accept; 'dishonor checks and drafts'.

(verb.) bring shame or dishonor upon; 'he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime'.

Inputed by Cathleen--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.

(n.) The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn.

(v. t.) 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.

(v. t.) To violate the chastity of; to debauch.

(v. t.) 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.

Typist: Willie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Dishonor, disgrace, discredit, disrepute, reproach, degradation, shame, ignominy, obloquy, infamy, opprobrium, odium, scandal, abasement.

v. a. [1]. Disgrace, bring shame or reproach upon, stain the character of.[2]. Violate, debauch, ravish, deflour.[3]. Refuse to accept or to pay (as a draft).

Editor: Tamara