dishonour

/dis'ɔnə/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A state of shame or disgrace: A condition where one has lost respect or good reputation due to a wrong or immoral action.
    • Lack of honor or integrity: The absence of the qualities of honesty, fairness, or moral uprightness.

  2. Verb:

    • To bring shame or disgrace upon: To cause someone or something to lose respect or reputation.
    • To refuse to accept or pay (a financial instrument): To fail to honor a check, draft, or similar commitment.
    • To force someone to have sex against their will: To rape or sexually violate someone (archaic or formal/literary usage).
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • He felt a deep sense of dishonour after his betrayal was revealed.
    • The soldier considered cowardice in battle the ultimate dishonour.

  • Verb:

    • His actions dishonoured the family name for generations.
    • The bank dishonoured the cheque due to insufficient funds.
    • The novel tells the story of a woman dishonoured by a powerful man. (This usage is now considered archaic or highly formal for the act of rape).
Advanced Usage

  • "A badge of dishonour": A symbol or mark of disgrace.

    • The corrupt official wore his conviction like a badge of dishonour.

  • "To do someone the dishonour of...": To treat someone with disrespect by performing a specific action (often used sarcastically or formally).

    • He did me the dishonour of not even remembering my name.
Variants and Related Words

  • Dishonourable (adj): Deserving or causing shame or disgrace.

    • It was a dishonourable act of deception.

  • Dishonourably (adv): In a shameful or disgraceful manner.

    • He was discharged dishonourably from the army.
Synonyms
  • Disgrace (n/v): Loss of reputation or respect.
  • Shame (n/v): A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by wrong behavior.
  • Disfavor (n): Disapproval or dislike.
  • Discredit (v/n): Harm the good reputation of someone or something.
Antonyms
  • Honour (n/v): High respect; integrity.
  • Esteem (n/v): Respect and admiration.
  • Credit (n/v): Public acknowledgment or praise.
Related Phrases

  • To be in dishonour: To be in a state of disgrace.

    • The fallen leader lived out his days in dishonour.

  • To bring dishonour upon/on: To be the cause of shame for someone or something.

    • The scandal brought dishonour upon the entire institution.
Noun
  1. lacking honor or integrity
  2. a state of shame or disgrace
    • he was resigned to a life of dishonor
Verb
  1. refuse to accept
    • dishonor checks and drafts
  2. force (someone) to have sex against their will
    • The woman was raped on her way home at night
  3. bring shame or dishonor upon
    • he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime

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