Dishonor: meaning, definitions and examples
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dishonor
[ dษชsหษn.ษr ]
in a negative context
Lack of respect or prestige; loss of honor or reputation. It is the opposite of honor and is often associated with shame or disgrace.
Synonyms
disgrace, dishonour, humiliation, shame
Examples of usage
- The dishonor of being caught lying.
- She brought dishonor to her family by committing a crime.
- His actions brought dishonor upon himself and his colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "dishonor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desonra
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเคฎเคพเคจ (apmaan)
๐ฉ๐ช Schande
๐ฎ๐ฉ aib
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทัะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ haลba
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅ่ช (fumeiyo)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉshonneur
๐ช๐ธ deshonra
๐น๐ท rezalet
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ช ์ (bulmyeongye)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุฑ (สฟฤr)
๐จ๐ฟ hanba
๐ธ๐ฐ hanba
๐จ๐ณ ่ป่พฑ (chวrว)
๐ธ๐ฎ sramota
๐ฎ๐ธ vanvirรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แชแฎแแแแ (sirtskhvili)
๐ฆ๐ฟ rรผsvayรงฤฑlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ deshonra
Etymology
The word 'dishonor' originated from the Old French word 'desonor' and has been used in the English language since the 13th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning 'lack of' and 'honor' meaning 'respect or esteem'. Over the centuries, 'dishonor' has been associated with loss of reputation, shame, and disgrace.
See also: dishonorable, dishonorably, dishonored, honorable, honorably, honored, honorees, honoring, honors, unhonored.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,663, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17660 parched
- 17661 outsourcing
- 17662 clapping
- 17663 dishonor
- 17664 inalienable
- 17665 flattening
- 17666 unaccompanied
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