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    dishonour
    /dɪsˈɒnə/

    noun

    • 1. a state of shame or disgrace: "they have brought dishonour upon our family"

    verb

    • 1. bring shame or disgrace on: "the ceremony was undertaken if a pupil had done something to dishonour the school"
    • 2. fail to observe or respect (an agreement or principle): "the community has its own principles it can itself honour or dishonour"

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  2. Dishonour is a noun or verb that means a feeling or situation of losing respect, or causing someone or something to lose respect. Learn how to use dishonour in different contexts, such as banking, finance, or business, and see translations in other languages.

  3. Dishonour means to behave in a way that damages someone's reputation or to refuse to pay a debt. It can also be a noun for a state of shame or disgrace. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation and related words.

  4. Dishonour is a noun that means a loss of honour or respect because you have done something unacceptable or morally wrong. Learn how to pronounce, use and distinguish it from dishonor with Oxford University Press.

  5. Dishonour is a noun meaning a lack of honour or respect, or a state of shame or disgrace. It is also a verb meaning to treat with disrespect, to fail to pay, or to cause the disgrace of someone.

  6. Dishonour means to treat with disrespect, to fail or refuse to pay, or to cause the disgrace of by seduction or rape. Find out the noun form, the past tense, the gerund, and the translations of dishonour in Spanish and other languages.

  7. Definitions of dishonour. noun. a state of shame or disgrace. synonyms: dishonor. see more. noun. lacking honor or integrity. synonyms: dishonor. see more.

  8. adjective. bad or not deserving respect: dishonourable conduct. verb [ T ] UK(USdishonor)uk/dɪˈsɒnər/us. to show no respect for someone or something by behaving badly: He felt that he had dishonoured his country. to refuse to accept or pay a cheque or a bill (= amount charged)