Dishonour: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishonour

[ dɪsˈɒnə ]

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in legal context

lack or loss of honour or reputation; disgrace

Synonyms

disgrace, humiliation, shame

Examples of usage

He brought dishonour to his family by committing a crime.
The scandal resulted in dishonour for the politician.

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in legal context

bring shame or disgrace upon

Synonyms

disgrace, humiliate, shame

Examples of usage

His actions have dishonoured his reputation.
The decision to cheat dishonoured the entire team.

Translations

Translations of the word "dishonour" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonra

🇮🇳 अपमान (Apmaan)

🇩🇪 Schande

🇮🇩 aib

🇺🇦 безчестя

🇵🇱 hańba

🇯🇵 恥辱 (Chijoku)

🇫🇷 déshonneur

🇪🇸 deshonra

🇹🇷 rezalet

🇰🇷 불명예 (Bulmyeongye)

🇸🇦 عار (Ar)

🇨🇿 hanba

🇸🇰 hanba

🇨🇳 耻辱 (Chǐrǔ)

🇸🇮 sramota

🇮🇸 skömm

🇰🇿 ұят (Uyat)

🇬🇪 უსახელოება (Usakheleoba)

🇦🇿 rüsvayçılıq

🇲🇽 deshonra

Word origin

The word 'dishonour' originated from Middle English 'dishonour' which came from Old French 'des(on)ur' meaning 'lack of honour'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation or reversal, while 'honour' traces back to the Latin 'honor'. The concept of dishonour has been present in various societies throughout history, often tied to codes of conduct, ethics, and social status.