noun
dishonour
dihs-O-nuh
Dishonour (noun) means Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling). Example: “The scandal brought dishonour on the whole regiment.”
noun
1
Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
"The scandal brought dishonour on the whole regiment."
verb
1
To bring shame upon someone, or to refuse to accept or pay a financial instrument such as a cheque.
"The bank dishonoured the cheque for lack of funds."
"You have dishonoured the family."
How to use dishonour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe British spelling of "dishonor" — loss of honor, or to bring shame upon, or to refuse a payment.
UK vs US
UK English uses "dishonour"; US English uses "dishonor."
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Word forms
- Plural
- dishonours
- Third person singular
- dishonours
- Past tense
- dishonoured
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The scandal brought _____ on the whole regiment.
Etymology
From Old French deshonor, built from dis- plus honour.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dishonour
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What does “dishonour” mean?
The word “dishonour” means shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling). In plain terms, the British spelling of "dishonor" — loss of honor, or to bring shame upon, or to refuse a payment.
How do you pronounce “dishonour”?
“Dishonour” is pronounced dihs-O-nuh (/dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “dishonour” in a sentence?
Here is “dishonour” used in a sentence: “The scandal brought dishonour on the whole regiment.”
What part of speech is “dishonour”?
Depending on how it is used, “dishonour” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “dishonour” come from?
The word “dishonour” comes from Old French. From Old French deshonor, built from dis- plus honour.
How many meanings does “dishonour” have?
“Dishonour” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
