dishonor has definitions from the fields of criminal law,sexuality
1
[ verb ] bring shame or dishonor upon

Examples

"he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"

Used in print

(Glayds H. Barr, The Master of Geneva....)

He finished the worship service as if there had been no brazen attempt to dishonor God and man .

(Leon Uris, Mila 8....)

The men of your company would not allow your name dishonored .

Related terms

honor foul shame shame

2
[ noun ] a state of shame or disgrace

Synonyms

dishonour

Examples

"he was resigned to a life of dishonor"

3
[ verb ] (criminal law,sexuality) force (someone) to have sex against their will

Examples

"The woman was raped on her way home at night"

4
[ verb ] refuse to accept

Synonyms

dishonour

Examples

"dishonor checks and drafts"

Related terms

honor honor refuse

5
[ noun ] lacking honor or integrity

Synonyms

dishonour

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