Dishonour

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsˈɑnɝ/

Dishonour (noun)

  1. a situation where someone loses respect or reputation
  2. an action that causes shame or disgrace

Examples

  • The scandal led to his dishonour in the community.
  • She feared the dishonour that would follow her actions.

Common collocations: suffer dishonour, bring dishonour, commit a dishonour, act of dishonour, dishonour one's name

Dishonour (verb)

  1. to cause someone to lose respect or reputation
  2. to not show respect or fulfill an obligation

Examples

  • He did not want to dishonour his ancestors.
  • Her actions could dishonour the entire team.

Synonyms of Dishonour

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dishonour

  • — referring to respect and esteem
  • — referring to admiration and regard