Dishonour Definition & Meaning

dishonour
noun
  1. a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
  2. lacking honor or integrity
verb
  1. bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
  2. force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
  3. refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts"

Words that rhyme with dishonour

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