- (v.t.) To deprive of honor; to disgrace; to bring reproach or shame on; to treat with indignity or as unworthy in the sight of others; to stain the character of; to lessen the reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to maintain his honor.
- (n.) Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.
- (n.) The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn.
- (v.t.) To refuse or decline to accept or pay; -- said of a bill, check, note or draft which is due or presented; as, to dishonor a bill exchange.
- (v.t.) To violate the chastity of; to debauch.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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