dishonor

The word “dishonor” has 3 syllables: dis-hon-or

It's pronounced as /dɪsˈɑːnər/

What is synonym and antonym for dishonor?

In the thesaurus, “dishonor” has 90 synonyms and 63 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dishonor along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dishonor

abase
abasement
abash
affront
bad-mouth
belittle
blot
brand
castigate
censure
chasten
cheapen
condemn
confound
confuse
contempt
criticize
cry down
damn
debase
debasement
debasing
decry
defame
defile
degradation
degrade
demean
denounce
deprecation
depreciate
despite
detract
diminish
disapprobation
disapproval
discomfit
disconcert
discount
discountenance
discredit
disdain
disesteem
disfavor
disgrace
disparage
disrepute
dust
embarrass
execrate
faze
fluster
foul
humble
humbling
humiliate
humiliation
ignominy
infamy
insult
libel
lower
malign
minimize
mortify
nonplus
obloquy
odium
opprobrium
put down
rattle
reflection
reprehend
reproach
reprobate
ridicule
scandal
scorn
shadow
shame
sink
slander
slur
smirch
spot
stain
stigma
taint
take down
write off

Antonyms for dishonor

acclaim
acknowledge
admiration
advance
aggrandize
applaud
appreciation
awe
boast
boost
canonize
celebrate
cheer
cite
commend
compliment
congratulate
credit
decorate
deify
dignify
elevate
ennoble
enshrine
ensky
enthrone
esteem
estimation
eulogize
exalt
extol
extoll
fame
fear
fete
glorify
glory
hail
highlight
honor
idealize
jewel
laud
lift
magnify
play up
praise
pride
promote
raise
recognize
regard
renown
repute
respect
reverence
romanticize
salute
spotlight
tout
treasure
upgrade
uplift

Meanings of dishonor

noun
1. Shame or disgrace.
2. Lack of honour or integrity.
3. Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.
verb
1. To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
2. To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
3. To violate or rape.

Example Sentences

The soldier was discharged in dishonor after disobeying orders.
Lying under oath brings dishonor to the court.
He would never do anything to bring dishonor to his family.
The scandal cast a shadow of dishonor over the entire organization.
Betraying a friend is an act of dishonor.

On this page you'll find 153 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dishonor, such as: abase, abasement, abash, acclaim, acknowledge, admiration, advance.

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