noun
- A state of shame or disgrace.
- usage: "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
- synonyms: dishonor
- Lacking honor or integrity.
- synonyms: dishonor
verb
- Bring shame or dishonor upon.
- usage: "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
- Force (someone) to have sex against their will.
- usage: "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
- Refuse to accept.
- usage: "dishonor checks and drafts"
- synonyms: dishonor
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