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   dishonour

   /dɪsˈɒnə/

   noun

   • 1. a state of shame or disgrace: "they have brought dishonour upon our family"

   verb

   • 1. bring shame or disgrace on: "the ceremony was undertaken if a pupil had done something to dishonour the school"
   • ▪ violate the chastity of (a woman); rape: archaic "she was now unworthy of his notice, having been dishonoured by Casim"
   • 2. fail to observe or respect (an agreement or principle): "the community has its own principles it can itself honour or dishonour"
   • ▪ refuse to accept or pay (a cheque or a bill of exchange): "payment was by a cheque which was later dishonoured"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French deshonor (noun), deshonorer (verb), based on Latin honor ‘honour’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.thefreedictionary.com › dishonourDishonour - definition of dishonour by The Free Dictionary

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   6. a person or thing that causes a loss of honour: he was a dishonour to his family. 7. an insult; affront: we did him a dishonour by not including him. 8. (Banking & Finance) refusal or failure to accept or pay a commercial paper. disˈhonourer, disˈhonorer n.

3. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › dishonourdishonour | meaning of dishonour in Longman Dictionary of...

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   dishonour meaning, definition, what is dishonour: loss of respect from other people, becau...: Learn more.

4. dictionary.reverso.net › english-definition › dishonourdishonour definition | English definition dictionary - Reverso

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   dishonour translation in English - English Reverso dictionary, see also 'dishonor, dishonourer, dishonourably, dishonourable', examples, definition, conjugation

5. www.indifferentlanguages.com › words › dishonourDishonour Meaning and Definition - Indifferent Languages

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   Meaning of dishonour: Delve into the meaning and definition of dishonour on our page. Explore what dishonour truly means and discover its profound significance in the human experience. What does dishonour mean to you? "Dishonour" in English refers to the loss or lack of reputation, respect, or esteem for someone or something.

6. vakilsearch.com › blog › dishonoring-of-chequeDishonoured Cheque: Causes, Remedies on Dishonour of Cheque -...

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Dishonour of cheques is broadly categorised into technical and financial issues. Technical dishonour may include signature mismatches, while financial dishonour often results from insufficient funds.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › dishonouringDishonouring Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Dishonouring definition: Present participle of dishonour .

8. www.grammarly.com › blog › literary-devicesOxymoron: Definition and Example | Grammarly

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   Jun 2, 2022 · An oxymoron is aliterary device that juxtaposes contradictory terms. Oxymorons are often used poetically as a way of bringing out a fresh meaning in a word or phrase. Like a paradox, an oxymoron is what’s known as a “contradiction in terms,” although oxymorons and paradoxes are two different things, as explained below.