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dishonor definition

dis·honor (dis än′ər)

noun

    1. loss of honor, respect, or reputation
    2. state of shame; disgrace; ignominy
  2. a person, thing, or action that brings dishonor; discredit
  3. the act of refusing or failing to pay a check, draft, bill of exchange, etc.

Etymology: ME deshonour < OFr deshonor: see dis- & honor

transitive verb

  1. to treat disrespectfully; insult
  2. to bring shame or discredit upon; disgrace
  3. to violate the virginity or chastity of
  4. to refuse or fail to pay (a check, draft, bill of exchange, etc.)

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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