2dishonor (US) or Brit dishonour verb
dishonors; dishonored; dishonor·ing [+ obj] somewhat formal 1 : to cause (someone or something) to lose honor : to cause (someone or something) to no longer be respected
▪ His actions dishonored [=brought dishonor on] the family. ▪ Quitting now would dishonor [=disgrace] the memory of our predecessors. 2 : to fail to do what is required by (a promise, contract, etc.) : to fail to honor (something)
▪ She dishonored her oath of office. 3 of a bank : to refuse to give out the money promised by (a check)
▪ The bank dishonored my check. ▪ a dishonored check
▪ His actions dishonored [=brought dishonor on] the family. ▪ Quitting now would dishonor [=disgrace] the memory of our predecessors.
▪ She dishonored her oath of office.
▪ The bank dishonored my check. ▪ a dishonored check
