dis·hon·or (d s- n  r)n. 1. Loss of honor, respect, or reputation. 2. The condition of having lost honor or good repute. 3. A cause of loss of honor: was a dishonor to the club. 4. Failure to pay or refusal to accept a note, a bill, or another commercial obligation. tr.v. dis·hon·ored, dis·hon·or·ing, dis·hon·ors 1. To bring shame or disgrace upon. 2. To treat in a disrespectful or demeaning manner. 3. To fail or refuse to accept or pay (a note, bill, or check, for example). [Middle English dishonour, from Old French deshonor : des-, dis- + honor, honor; see honor.] dis·hon or·er n. |
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