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Present participle for to bring shame or disgrace upon
“Am I to believe that Mary would thus dishonour my good name? No, no, this cannot be.”
Present participle for to mistreat or do an injustice to
“To sweep it under the carpet and pretend it never happened would only dishonour those, the majority, who are a credit to the country they serve.”
Present participle for to treat with irreverence or disrespect, especially something sacred
“When there was revelry, a tapestry curtain was drawn across the niche lest an obscene oath should dishonour the shrine.”
Present participle for to break or renege on an agreement
“If he wishes to convey the idea that we are entitled to dishonour the agreement, regardless of our obligations, he is counselling loose conduct in our public engagements.”
Present participle for to violate or rape someone
“He scuttles all the ships he boards, dishonours the women, and murders the crew.”
Present participle for to make hurtful and untrue comments about
Present participle for to speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse
Present participle for to refuse to fulfill an agreement or obligation
Present participle for to cause pain through mistreatment
Present participle for to fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
Present participle for to express disapproval of
The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred
Causing great humiliation or mortification
Tending to, or intended to, disparage or belittle
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