dishonor

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɑnəɹ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a state of shame or disgrace
  2. noun lacking honor or integrity
  3. verb bring shame or dishonor upon

Etymology

From Old French deshonor, equivalent to dis- + honor.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dishonour

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
standing
Narrower (hyponyms)
corruptness, infamy, shame, disrepute, disesteem
Opposite (antonyms)
honor

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