dishonored

• Décrit une personne qui a perdu son honneur, le respect ou sa bonne réputation, souvent à cause d'actes honteux.

Describes a person who has lost their honor, respect, or good reputation, often due to shameful actions.

1. Loss of respect or honorB2formal

   Having lost respect, reputation, or honor due to shameful actions.

   déshonoré

   • The dishonored knight was banished from the kingdom.
   • He felt deeply dishonored after being accused of lying.
   • The family was dishonored by the scandal.

   Synonymesashameddegradeddiscrediteddisgraceddisreputablehumiliatedmortifiedshamed

   Antonymesesteemedhonoredreputablerespected

2. Financial defaultB2formal

   Refers to a check or payment that has been refused by a bank due to insufficient funds or other issues.

   Impavé (chèque)

   • The check was dishonored because the account was closed.
   • He received a notice that his payment had been dishonored.
   • Dishonored checks can result in additional fees.

   Synonymesnsfrejectedunpaid

   Antonymesclearedhonoredpaidsettled

• 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