Dishonor

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1. Noun

Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.

2. Noun

The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn.

3. Verb

To deprive of honor; to disgrace; to bring reproach or shame on; to treat with indignity, or as unworthy in the sight of others; to stain the character of; to lessen the reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to maintain his honor.

4. Verb

To violate the chastity of; to debauch.

5. Verb

To refuse or decline to accept or pay; -- said of a bill, check, note, or draft which is due or presented; as, to dishonor a bill exchange.

6. Noun

lacking honor or integrity
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science

7. Noun

a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
Vocabulary classified under Sociology
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