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Present participle for to bring shame or disgrace upon
“Am I to believe that Mary would thus dishonor my good name? No, no, this cannot be.”
Present participle for to mistreat or do an injustice to
“To sweep it under the carpet and pretend it never happened would only dishonor those, the majority, who are a credit to the country they serve.”
Present participle for to treat with irreverence or disrespect, especially something sacred
“When there was revelry, a tapestry curtain was drawn across the niche lest an obscene oath should dishonor the shrine.”
Present participle for to break or renege on an agreement
“If he wishes to convey the idea that we are entitled to dishonor the agreement, regardless of our obligations, he is counseling loose conduct in our public engagements.”
Present participle for to violate or rape someone
“He scuttles all the ships he boards, dishonors the women, and murders the crew.”
Present participle for to make hurtful and untrue comments about
Present participle for to speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse
Present participle for to refuse to fulfill an agreement or obligation
Present participle for to fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
Present participle for to express disapproval of
Characterized by shame, ignominy or dishonor
Extremely offensive, harsh and insulting
The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation
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