Dishonor: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishonor

[ dɪsˈɒn.ər ]

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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.

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to bring shame or disgrace

To bring shame or disgrace to someone or something; to tarnish their reputation or honor.

Synonyms

disgrace, humiliate, shame, tarnish

Examples of usage

He dishonored his family by committing a heinous act.
The scandal dishonored the entire organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "dishonor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonra

🇮🇳 अपमान (apmaan)

🇩🇪 Schande

🇮🇩 aib

🇺🇦 безчестя

🇵🇱 hańba

🇯🇵 不名誉 (fumeiyo)

🇫🇷 déshonneur

🇪🇸 deshonra

🇹🇷 rezalet

🇰🇷 불명예 (bulmyeongye)

🇸🇦 عار (ʿār)

🇨🇿 hanba

🇸🇰 hanba

🇨🇳 耻辱 (chǐrǔ)

🇸🇮 sramota

🇮🇸 vanvirða

🇰🇿 қорлау

🇬🇪 სირცხვილი (sirtskhvili)

🇦🇿 rüsvayçılıq

🇲🇽 deshonra

Word origin

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.