dishonor

• Nom désignant l'état de honte, de déshonneur ou de perte de respect et de réputation à la suite d'actes ou de comportements inacceptables.

A noun referring to a state of shame, disgrace, or loss of respect and reputation due to unacceptable actions or behavior.

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1. Loss of respect or reputationB2formal

   A state of shame or disgrace resulting from actions that are considered morally wrong or unacceptable.

   Déshonneur

   • His betrayal brought dishonor to his family name.
   • The soldier chose death over dishonor.
   • She felt deep dishonor after being caught lying.

   Synonymesdegradationdiscreditdisgracedisreputehumiliationignominyinfamyodiumopprobriumshamestigma

   Antonymesdignityesteemgloryhonorreputerespect

2. Failure to fulfill an obligationC1formal

   The act of failing to pay a debt or honor a financial commitment.

   défaut de paiement

   • The company's dishonor of its loan agreement led to legal action.
   • Dishonor of a check can result in bank fees.
   • He was sued for dishonor of the contract.

   Synonymesbreachdefaultdelinquencynonpaymentrepudiation

   Antonymesfulfillmenthonoringpaypayment

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire honte ou déshonneur à quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou de ne pas tenir une promesse ou un engagement.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing shame or disgrace upon someone or something, or failing to keep a promise or obligation.

1. Bring shame or disgraceB2formal

   To cause someone or something to lose respect, honor, or reputation.

   déshonorer

   • His actions dishonored his family name.
   • She felt that the accusation dishonored her reputation.
   • The scandal dishonored the entire organization.

   Synonymesdefamedegradediscreditdisgracehumiliateshamesullytarnish

   Antonymesdignifyglorifyhonorrespect

2. Fail to fulfill a promiseB2formal

   To fail to keep a promise, agreement, or financial obligation.

   Manquer à un engagement

   • The company dishonored its contract with the supplier.
   • He dishonored his pledge to support the charity.
   • The bank dishonored the check due to insufficient funds.

   Synonymesbreachbreakdefault onrenege onviolate

   Antonymesfulfillhonorkeepredeemsatisfy