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dishonor

UK
/dɪsˈɒn.ə/
US
/dɪsˈɑː.nɚ/

Translations

dishonornoun
dishonors
pl
The scandal brought great dishonor to the politician's family.
Le scandale a apporté un grand déshonneur à la famille du politicien.
Additional translations
discréditEmploi plus abstrait; souvent avec l’idée d’atteinte à la réputation.
Synonyms
disgrace
shame
ignominy
infamy
stigma
discredit
scandal
humiliation
Antonyms
honor
dishonorverb
dishonored
Past Simple
dishonored
Past Participle
dishonoring
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈɒn.ə/
US
/dɪsˈɑː.nɚ/
ne pas honorerSens financier ou contractuel; formule courante pour un chèque, un effet ou un engagement.
The bank dishonored the check because the account had insufficient funds.
La banque n’a pas honoré le chèque parce que le compte était insuffisamment approvisionné.
The scandal dishonored the entire family.
Le scandale a déshonoré toute la famille.
Additional translations
manquer àS’emploie surtout avec un engagement, un accord ou un principe.
Synonyms
defame
sully
stain
disgrace
shame
humiliate
degrade
demean
Antonyms
honor

Definitions

dishonornoun
A state of shame or disgrace.
The scandal brought great dishonor to the politician's family.
Loss of respect or reputation; disgrace.
The athlete faced dishonor after being caught using performance-enhancing drugs.
dishonorverb
To bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something.
The scandal dishonored the entire family.
To fail to observe or respect an agreement or principle.
He dishonored the contract by not delivering the goods on time.
To refuse to accept or pay (a bill, note, or check) when due.
The bank dishonored the check because the account had insufficient funds.
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