dis·hon·or
(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nər
also (ˌ)diz-
1
: lack or loss of honor or reputation
2
: the state of one who has lost honor or prestige : shame
has brought dishonor on his family
3
: a cause of disgrace
4
: the nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn
dishonored; dishonoring; dishonors
1
a
: to treat in a degrading manner
b
: to bring shame on
2
: to refuse to accept or pay (something, such as a bill or check)
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