Dishonor word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "dishonor" word

[noun] lacking honor or integrity
[noun] a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
[verb] refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts"
[verb] bring dishonor upon
[verb] assault sexually; force to have sex

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\Dis*hon"or\ (d[i^]s*[o^]n"[~e]r or d[i^]z-), n. [OE. deshonour, dishonour, OF. deshonor, deshonur, F. d['e]shonneur; pref. des- (L. dis-) + honor, honur, F. honneur, fr. L. honor. See {Honor}.] [Written also {dishonour}.] 1. Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach. It was not meet for us to see the king's dishonor. --Ezra iv. 14. His honor rooted in dishonor stood. --Tennyson. 2. (Law) The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn. Syn: Disgrace; ignominy; shame; censure; reproach; opprobrium.
\Dis*hon"or\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dishonored}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dishonoring}.] [OE. deshonouren, F. d['e]shonorer; pref. d['e]s- (L. dis-) + honorer to honor, fr. L. honorare. See {Honor}, v. t.] [Written also {dishonour}.] 1. 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. Nothing . . . that may dishonor Our law, or stain my vow of Nazarite. --Milton. 2. To violate the chastity of; to debauch. --Dryden. 3. 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. Syn: To disgrace; shame; debase; degrade; lower; humble; humiliate; debauch; pollute.

Synonyms for dishonor

attaint, disgrace, dishonour, dishonour, dishonour, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, shame, violate

Antonyms: honor, honor, honor, honor, honour, honour, honour, honour, laurels, reward

Related terms: bring into discredit, deflower, deplume, deviousness, disfavor, dishonesty, dishonoring, disparagement, fraudulence, gibe at, humble, impudence, indirection, mock, offend, protest, put to shame, scoff at, underhandedness, unsavory reputation, unstraightforwardness, violate

The fun area, different aproach to word »dishonor«

Let's analyse "dishonor" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: RONOHSID. Average typing speed for these characters is 2180 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. .. ... .... --- -. --- .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: dishonor: 9 + 6 + 6 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: dishonor: 4 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 9 = 48, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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