dishonor
dis o ner
- n a state of shame or disgrace
he was resigned to a life of dishonor - n lacking honor or integrity
- v bring shame or dishonor upon
he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime - v force (someone) to have sex against their will
- v refuse to accept
dishonor checks and drafts
- I prefer to use arms in defense of honor rather than remain the vile witness of dishonor .
- These books are based on the belief that our national forefathers are a bit like our actual mothers and fathers: if we dishonor them, we dishonor ourselves.
- In Afghan tribal society, sexual violation--even its portrayal in a fictional movie--can lead to dishonor, ostracism or worse.