dishonour

• Sustantivo que denota un estado de vergüenza, deshonra o pérdida de respeto, frecuentemente asociado con la falta de honor o integridad.

A noun referring to a state of shame, disgrace, or loss of respect, often associated with a lack of honor or integrity.

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1. State of shame or disgraceB2formalbritish

   A condition of being without honor, respect, or dignity; a loss of reputation.

   Deshonra

   • His actions brought dishonour to his family.
   • The scandal caused great dishonour to the institution.
   • She felt a deep sense of dishonour after the betrayal.

   Sinónimosdiscreditdisgracedisreputehumiliationignominyinfamyodiumopprobriumshamestigma

   Antónimosdignityesteemgloryhonorhonourprestigerenownrespect

2. Lack of honor or integrityB2formalbritish

   A quality or act that is unworthy, shameful, or lacking moral principles.

   Deshonra, falta de honor

   • To cheat in the exam is a dishonour to the school.
   • He considered the offer a dishonour to his principles.
   • The treaty was seen as a dishonour to the nation's values.

   Sinónimosblotdiscreditdisgracedisreputeignominyinfamyopprobriumshamestainstigma

   Antónimosdignityesteemgloryhonorhonourintegrityrespect

• Verbo que significa causar deshonra o vergüenza a alguien o algo, o no cumplir una promesa o acuerdo.

A verb meaning to bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something, or to fail to keep a promise or agreement.

1. Bring shame or dishonor uponB2formal

   To cause someone or something to lose respect or honor; to disgrace.

   deshonrar

   • His actions dishonoured the family name.
   • She felt that the scandal dishonoured her reputation.
   • They dishonoured their country by cheating in the competition.

   Sinónimosabasedebasedefamedegradediscreditdisgracehumiliateshamesmirchstainsullytainttarnish

   Antónimosdignifyexaltglorifyhonorhonourrespect

2. Force someone to have sex against their willC2formal

   To rape or sexually assault someone.

   Deshonrar (violar)

   • The historical account describes how the invaders dishonoured the women of the village.
   • He was accused of dishonouring a young woman.
   • The novel depicts the horrors of war, including the dishonouring of civilians.

   Sinónimosassaultdefileraperavishviolate

3. Refuse to acceptB2formalbusiness

   To refuse to honor or pay a financial obligation, such as a check or bill.

   Rechazar el pago

   • The bank dishonoured his cheque due to insufficient funds.
   • They dishonoured the payment agreement.
   • The company dishonoured its debt obligations.

   Sinónimosdeclinerefuserejectrepudiate

   Antónimosaccepthonorpay