dishonored
/dɪsˈɒnəd/ · dis·hon·ored
adjective
- Disgraced, defiled, treated with dishonor. The politician was dishonored by the scandal.
- Shamed or brought into disrepute. The team was dishonored by their loss in the championship game.
verb
- To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame. You have dishonored the family by your actions.
- To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor. The bank dishonored the cheque due to insufficient funds.
- To violate or rape. The perpetrator dishonored the victim's trust and dignity.
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Did you know? The word 'dishonored' has been used in various contexts, including literature and film, to convey the severity of shame and disgrace. For example, the video game 'Dishonored' uses the word as its title to reflect the game's themes of honor, shame, and redemption.