1. (

• dishonor ,
• dishonour

) a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor" ;

2. (

• dishonor ,
• dishonour

) lacking honor or integrity ;

1. (

• dishonor ,
• disgrace ,
• dishonour ,
• attaint ,
• shame

) bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime" ;

2. (

• rape ,
• ravish ,
• violate ,
• assault ,
• dishonor ,
• dishonour ,
• outrage

) force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night" ;

3. (

• dishonor ,
• dishonour

) refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts" ;