disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, infamy, ignominy mean the state or condition of suffering loss of esteem and of enduring reproach. disgrace often implies humiliation and sometimes ostracism.

If you dishonor a promise or agreement, you do not do what you said you would do:

DISHONOR definition: lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct. See examples of dishonor used in a sentence.

dis•hon•or (dɪsˈɒn ər) n. 1. lack or loss of honor. 2. disgrace; ignominy; shame. 3. indignity; insult: to do someone a dishonor. 4. a cause of shame or disgrace.

If you dishonor someone, you behave in a way that damages their good reputation.

Definition of dishonor noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

dis•hon•or•a•ble, adj.: Treason is a dishonorable act. dis•hon•or (dis on′ ər), n. disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct. shame: His arrest brought dishonor to his family. insult: to do …

Quitting now would dishonor [= disgrace] the memory of our predecessors. She dishonored her oath of office. The bank dishonored my check.

Definition of dishonor. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

1. Loss of honor, respect, or reputation. 2. The condition of having lost honor or good repute. 3. A cause of loss of honor: was a dishonor to the club. 4. Failure to pay or refusal to accept a note, …