dishonor
/dɪsˈɑnəɹ/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables3
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
noun
1. Shame or disgrace.
"You have brought dishonour upon the family."
2. Lack of honour or integrity.
3. Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.
Synonyms
verb
1. To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
"You have dishonoured the family."
2. To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
3. To violate or rape.
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