1. bringing shame or disgrace to someone or something
Usage: present participle of dishonor
2. failing to accept or pay a check, bill, or debt
Usage: financial context

1. the act of bringing shame or disgrace
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• He was dishonoring his family’s reputation with his reckless behavior.
• The bank is dishonoring checks due to insufficient funds.
• She felt that lying would be dishonoring her principles.
• The company’s dishonoring of the contract led to a lawsuit.
• His dishonoring of the flag caused public outrage.
• The dishonoring of veterans is completely unacceptable.
• They accused him of dishonoring the memory of his ancestors.