dishonor (n.)

  1. a state of shame or disgrace; he was resigned to a life of dishonor

    [ Syn: dishonour ]

  2. lacking honor or integrity

    [ Syn: dishonour ]

    dishonor (v.)

  1. bring shame or dishonor upon; he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime

    [ Syn: disgrace , dishonour , attaint , shame ]

  2. force (someone) to have sex against their will; The woman was raped on her way home at night

    [ Syn: rape , ravish , violate , assault , dishonour , outrage ]

  3. refuse to accept; dishonor checks and drafts

    [ Syn: dishonour ]

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