| 单词 | dishonor |
| 释义 | dishonor (dɪsɒnər) Word forms: dishonors, dishonoring, dishonoredregional note: in BRIT, use dishonour 1. transitive verb If you dishonor someone, you behave in a way that damages their good reputation. [formal] All of these factors made the family feel that she was dishonoring them. Synonyms: disgrace, shame, discredit, corrupt More Synonyms of dishonor 2. transitive verb If someone dishonors an agreement, they refuse to act according to its conditions. ...if your check or money order is insufficient to cover the order total or is dishonoredby the bank. 3. uncountable noun Dishonor is a state in which people disapprove of you and lose their respect for you. [formal] I have brought shame and dishonor on my family. More Synonyms of dishonor dishonor in American English (dɪsˈɑnər) noun 1. a. loss of honor, respect, or reputation b. state of shame; disgrace; ignominy 2. a person, thing, or action that brings dishonor; discredit 3. the act of refusing or failing to pay a check, draft, bill of exchange, etc. verb transitive 4. to treat disrespectfully; insult 5. to bring shame or discredit upon; disgrace 6. to violate the virginity or chastity of 7. to refuse or fail to pay (a check, draft, bill of exchange, etc.) Derived forms dishonorer (disˈhonorer) noun Word origin ME deshonour < OFr deshonor: see di-1 & honorExamples of 'dishonor' in a sentence |
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