dishonor

Definition

  • noun: loss or lack of honor
  • noun: lack or loss of honor or reputation
  • verb: to cause (someone or something) to lose honor
  • verb: to treat in a degrading manner
  • synonyms: reproach, shame, disgrace

Examples

  • His actions 'dishonored' [=brought dishonor on] the family.

  • She 'dishonored' her oath of office.

  • The bank 'dishonored' my check.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What's going on? -Tao is here to make amends. He is here to work for you. -No, he isn't. He's not gonna work for me. My mom said dishonored the family. And now he has to work off his dept. He starts tomorrow morning. - Oh not tomorrow, not any time. I don't even want him on my property accept. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino
  • (..) -I will not listen. -Yes, you'll listen! Miss Melly's a fool, but not the kind you think. It's just that there's too much honor in her to ever conceive of dishonor... ...in anyone she loves. And she loves you. Though just why she does, I'm sure I don't know! If you weren't so drunk and insulting, (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind
  • (..) ...though it has pleased God to take them away. If there is any just cause against me... ...I will happily depart to my shame and dishonor... ...but I tell you, as God is my witness, there is none. So I beg you, dear husband, to spare me this humiliation. But if you will not... (..)
    2008 The Other Boleyn Girl