Dishonour

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈsÉ’nÉ™(ɹ)/

Alternative forms

• dishonor

Origin

From Old French deshonor

Full definition of dishonour

Noun

1. shame or disgrace
2. a lack of honour or integrity
3. (legal) Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.

Verb

1. to bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame
2. to refuse to accept something, such as a cheque
3. to violate or rape