Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun dishonour

2 senses of dishonour

Sense 1
dishonor, dishonour -- (a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor")
       => standing -- (social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing")

Sense 2
dishonor, dishonour -- (lacking honor or integrity)
       => unrighteousness -- (failure to adhere to moral principles; "forgave us our sins and cleansed us of all unrighteousness")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb dishonour

3 senses of dishonour

Sense 1
dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint, shame -- (bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime")

Sense 2
rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage -- (force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night")
       => assail, assault, set on, attack -- (attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly")

Sense 3
dishonor, dishonour -- (refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts")
       => refuse, reject, pass up, turn down, decline -- (refuse to accept; "He refused my offer of hospitality")

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