dishonour
noun/dɪsˈɒnə(r)/
/dɪsˈɑːnər/
(also dishonor)
[uncountable] (formal)- a loss of honour or respect because you have done something unacceptable or morally wrong
- Her actions have brought shame and dishonour on the profession.
- There is no dishonour in such a defeat.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French deshonor (noun), deshonorer (verb), based on Latin honor ‘honour’.Want to learn more?
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