Dishonour (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Disgrace
• Dishonor
• Attaint
• Shame

Hyponyms

• Foul
• Maculate
• Befoul

Related Words

• Dishonour (noun)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Outrage
• Ravish
• Rape
• Dishonor
• Assault
• Violate

Hypernyms

• Attack
• Set On
• Assault
• Assail

Hyponyms

• Gang-rape

Meaning ³

Refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Dishonor

Hypernyms

• Decline
• Turn Down
• Pass Up
• Refuse