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dis·hon·or
 dishonor
- pronunciation:
- dIs
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition: |
loss of honor or reputation.
He felt the pain of dishonor when he was caught cheating.- synonyms:
- disgrace, shame
- antonyms:
- honor
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| related words: |
contempt |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dishonored, dishonoring, dishonors |
| definition: |
to cause to lose honor or reputation; disgrace; shame.
The policeman has dishonored the police force by taking a bribe.- synonyms:
- disgrace, humiliate, shame
- antonyms:
- honor
- similar words:
- blacken, degrade, put to shame, slander, stain, tarnish
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| related words: |
humiliate, soil |
| derivation: |
dishonorer (n.) |
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