dishonor

Meanings

• noun

  The state or feeling of having been dishonored, disgraced, or shamed.

• verb

  To treat (someone) with contempt or disrespect; disgrace.

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Synonyms

unhonour

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dishonor
boring , warning , adoring , imploring

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Variants

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dishonor , dishonorer , dishonorers , dishonors , dishonored , dishonoring , there's no dishonor in

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Etymology

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From Old French deshonor, from des- 'away' + honneur 'honor'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dishonor' is used in various legal contexts, such as 'dishonor of a check' or 'dishonoring a contract'.

2. In some cultures, public dishonor is a more severe punishment than private dishonor.

3. The phrase 'lose all honor' is often used to describe a complete loss of respect or dignity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dishonesty: The opposite of honesty, characterized by deceit, fraud, or misrepresentation.

2. Shame: A painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, or ridiculous done by oneself or others.

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Culture

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In literature and art, dishonor often represents a fall from grace or a loss of reputation. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Othello's dishonor leads to his downfall.

How to Memorize "dishonor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being publicly shamed or humiliated to remember the meaning of dishonor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dishonor' with words like 'shame', 'disgrace', and 'humiliation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'dishonor' starts with the letter 'd' and is the opposite of 'honor'.

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