[dɪsˈɒnə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a state of shame or disgrace
(e.g: they have brought dishonour upon our family)


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

[dɪsˈɒnə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bring shame or disgrace on
(e.g: the ceremony was undertaken if a pupil had done something to dishonour the school)

- fail to observe or respect (an agreement or principle)
(e.g: the community has its own principles it can itself honour or dishonour)


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