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dishonour

UK
/dɪsˈɒnə/
US
/dɪsˈɑnɚ/

Translations

dishonournoun
dishonours
pl
UK
/dɪsˈɒnə/
US
/dɪsˈɑnɚ/
The knight faced dishonour after breaking his oath.
Рыцарь столкнулся с бесчестием после нарушения своей клятвы.
The scandal brought great dishonour to the family.
Скандал принес большой позор семье.
Additional translations
бесчестность
унижение
Synonyms
disgrace
shame
ignominy
infamy
discredit
stigma
scandal
dishonor
Antonyms
honour
dishonourverb
dishonoured
Past Simple
dishonoured
Past Participle
dishonouring
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈɒn.ə/
US
/dɪsˈɑː.nɚ/
He would never dishonour his family by committing a crime.
Он никогда не опозорит свою семью, совершив преступление.
The knight was accused of trying to dishonour the lady.
Рыцаря обвинили в попытке обесчестить даму.
Additional translations
оскорбить
Synonyms
disgrace
shame
humiliate
degrade
demean
defame
belittle
sully
Antonyms
honour
respect

Definitions

dishonournoun
A state of shame or disgrace.
The scandal brought great dishonour to the family.
Loss of respect or reputation.
His actions led to his dishonour in the community.
Failure or refusal to accept or pay a bill of exchange, cheque, or other negotiable instrument.
The dishonour of the cheque resulted in additional bank fees.
dishonourverb
To bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something.
He was accused of actions that would dishonour his family.
To fail to observe or respect an agreement or promise.
The company decided to dishonour the contract due to unforeseen circumstances.
(Finance) To refuse to accept or pay (a bill of exchange, cheque, etc.) when due.
The bank dishonoured the cheque because the account lacked sufficient funds.
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