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dishonored

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Dishonor \Dis*hon"or\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dishonored}; p. pr.
   & vb. n. {Dishonoring}.] [OE. deshonouren, F. d['e]shonorer;
   pref. d['e]s- (L. dis-) + honorer to honor, fr. L. honorare.
   See {Honor}, v. t.] [Written also {dishonour}.]
   1. To deprive of honor; to disgrace; to bring reproach or
      shame on; to treat with indignity, or as unworthy in the
      sight of others; to stain the character of; to lessen the
      reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to
      maintain his honor.

            Nothing . . . that may dishonor Our law, or stain my
            vow of Nazarite.                      --Milton.

   2. To violate the chastity of; to debauch. --Dryden.

   3. To refuse or decline to accept or pay; -- said of a bill,
      check, note, or draft which is due or presented; as, to
      dishonor a bill exchange.

   Syn: To disgrace; shame; debase; degrade; lower; humble;
        humiliate; debauch; pollute.

Source : WordNet®

dishonored
     adj : suffering shame [syn: {discredited}, {disgraced}, {shamed}]
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