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dishonour

/dɪˈsɒn.ə/

Traduction: Nom désignant un état de honte, de déshonneur ou de perte de respect, souvent lié à un manque d'honneur ou de dignité, ou à une action qui porte atteinte à la réputation., Verbe signifiant faire subir un déshonneur ou une honte à quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou ne pas respecter une promesse ou un accord.

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noun

/dɪˈsɒn.ə/C1formal
  • frNom désignant un état de honte, de déshonneur ou de perte de respect, souvent lié à un manque d'honneur ou de dignité, ou à une action qui porte atteinte à la réputation.

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

indénombrable

  1. State of shame or disgraceB2formalbritish

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

    frdéshonneur

    • 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.

    Synonymesdiscreditdisgracedisreputehumiliationignominyinfamyodiumopprobriumshamestigma

    Antonymesdignityesteemgloryhonorhonourprestigerenownrespect

  2. Lack of honor or integrityB2formalbritish

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

    frDéshonneur

    • 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.

    Synonymesblotdiscreditdisgracedisreputeignominyinfamyopprobriumshamestainstigma

    Antonymesdignityesteemgloryhonorhonourintegrityrespect

Formes
  • dishonours plural form
  • dishonours' possessive plural form
  • dishonour's possessive singular form

verb

/dɪsˈɒn.ər/C1formalbritish
  • frVerbe signifiant faire subir un déshonneur ou une honte à quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou ne pas respecter une promesse ou un accord.

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.

    frDéshonorer, faire honte

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

    Synonymesabasedebasedefamedegradediscreditdisgracehumiliateshamesmirchstainsullytainttarnish

    Antonymesdignifyexaltglorifyhonorhonourrespect

  2. Force someone to have sex against their willC2formal

    To rape or sexually assault someone.

    frVioler ou agresser sexuellement

    • 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.

    Synonymesassaultdefileraperavishviolate

  3. Refuse to acceptB2formalbusiness

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

    frRefuser d'honorer

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

    Synonymesdeclinerefuserejectrepudiate

    Antonymesaccepthonorpay

Formes
  • dishonoured past participle
  • dishonoured past simple
  • dishonouring present participle
  • dishonours third person singular