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noun
American standard spelling of dishonour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
American standard spelling of dishonour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
lacking honor or integrity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: dishonour
Antonyms: honor
Broader terms: unrighteousness
noun
a state of shame or disgrace
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: dishonour
Antonyms: honor
Broader terms: standing
Narrower terms: disesteem, disrepute, discredit, corruptness, shame, disgrace, ignominy, infamy, opprobrium
verb
refuse to accept
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: dishonour
Antonyms: honor
Broader terms: refuse, reject, pass up, turn down, decline
verb
bring shame or dishonor upon
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: disgrace, dishonour, attaint, shame
Antonyms: honor
Narrower terms: foul, befoul, defile, maculate
verb
force (someone) to have sex against their will
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonour, outrage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: assail, assault, set on, attack
Narrower terms: gang-rape
History
From Old French deshonor, equivalent to dis- + honor.
