1. loss of respect or reputation; shame or disgrace

1. to bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something
2. to refuse to accept or pay a check or bill
Usage: financial

Examples

• The scandal brought dishonor to his family name.
• She felt the dishonor of being expelled from school.
• His cowardly actions dishonored his military unit.
• The corrupt politician dishonored his office.
• The bank dishonored the check due to insufficient funds.
• They refused to dishonor their ancestors’ memory.
• The athlete’s cheating dishonored the entire team.