dishonour
Pronunciation:
/dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/noun
Definitions
Shame or disgrace.
Example: You have brought dishonour upon the family.
Lack of honour or integrity.
Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.
verb
Definitions
To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
Example: You have dishonoured the family.
To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
To violate or rape.