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Added 9 October 2026

dishonour

/dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ noun

In Latin: ignominia Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about dishonour at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A state of shame or disgrace.
he was resigned to a life of dishonor
Lacking honor or integrity.

verb

Bring shame or dishonor upon.
he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
Force (someone) to have sex against their will.
The woman was raped on her way home at night
Refuse to accept.
dishonor checks and drafts

Origin

From Old French deshonor, equivalent to dis- + honour.

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