Dishonoring: meaning, definitions and examples
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dishonoring
[ dɪsˈɒnərɪŋ ]
moral disgrace
To dishonor is to cause someone or something to lose respect, reputation, or dignity. This can occur through actions, statements, or behaviors that are deemed inappropriate or unethical. Dishonoring is often associated with betrayal, shame, or a failure to uphold commitments. One may dishonor a pledge, a family name, or an individual by acting in a way that contradicts expected moral standards.
Synonyms
degrade, disgrace, dishonor, humiliate, shame
Examples of usage
- He felt he was dishonoring his family's legacy.
- The scandal dishonored the entire organization.
- By lying, she was dishonoring her promise.
- His actions were dishonoring to his profession.
- They accused him of dishonoring the rules of fair play.
Translations
Translations of the word "dishonoring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desonrando
🇮🇳 अपमानित करना
🇩🇪 schändend
🇮🇩 menghina
🇺🇦 ганьбити
🇵🇱 hańbiący
🇯🇵 不名誉にする
🇫🇷 déshonorant
🇪🇸 deshonroso
🇹🇷 onursuzlaştırmak
🇰🇷 모욕하는
🇸🇦 إهانة
🇨🇿 hanobící
🇸🇰 hanbiaci
🇨🇳 不光彩
🇸🇮 sramotno
🇮🇸 vanhelga
🇰🇿 абыройсыз ету
🇬🇪 მოღალატება
🇦🇿 şərəfsizləşdirmək
🇲🇽 deshonroso
Word origin
The term 'dishonor' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'disshonor', which itself comes from the Latin 'dishonorem', a combination of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'honor', meaning 'respect' or 'esteem'. The concept of dishonoring someone dates back to ancient civilizations, where honor was often seen as a vital component of an individual’s reputation and social standing. Dishonor has historically been associated with a range of consequences, such as social ostracism, loss of status, and even punitive measures. Over the years, the implications of dishonor have evolved within different cultural contexts, but the fundamental idea of bringing shame upon oneself or others has remained constant. The general usage of 'dishonor' in the English language began to solidify in the late medieval period, reflecting the importance of personal and familial reputation in societal structures.