dishonor
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for dishonor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — American spelling of "dishonour": loss of honor or respect.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
American spelling of "dishonour": loss of honor or respect.
“He brought dishonor upon his family.”
Opposites
Etymology
From Old French deshonor, built from dis- plus honor.
Full origin of dishonor →Frequently asked questions
What does “dishonor” mean?
The word “dishonor” means american spelling of "dishonour": loss of honor or respect. In plain terms, the American spelling of "dishonour" — used for both the noun (shame) and verb (to shame, or to refuse to accept/pay).
How do you pronounce “dishonor”?
“Dishonor” is pronounced dihs-AH-nuhr (/dɪsˈɑnəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dishonor” in a sentence?
Here is “dishonor” used in a sentence: “He brought dishonor upon his family.”
What part of speech is “dishonor”?
Depending on how it is used, “dishonor” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “dishonor” come from?
The word “dishonor” comes from Old French. From Old French deshonor, built from dis- plus honor.
How many meanings does “dishonor” have?
“Dishonor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: american spelling of "dishonour": loss of honor or respect.
