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dishonour

noun verb

lacking honor or integrity

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
R
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. lacking honor or integrity

noun

  1. a state of shame or disgrace

    “he was resigned to a life of dishonor”

verb

  1. refuse to accept

    “dishonor checks and drafts”

verb

  1. bring shame or dishonor upon

    “he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime”

verb

  1. force (someone) to have sex against their will

    “The woman was raped on her way home at night”

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Example Sentences

he was resigned to a life of dishonor
dishonor checks and drafts
he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
The woman was raped on her way home at night

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