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DISHONOUR Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word dishonour. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word dishonour. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISHONOUR

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disgrace
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

shame
nounn
noun

• a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

• a state of dishonor

• an unfortunate development

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• compel through a sense of shame

• cause to be ashamed

• surpass or beat by a wide margin

discredit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

humiliation
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

• strong feelings of embarrassment

• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

• depriving one of self-esteem

ignominy
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

infamy
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme dishonor

• evil fame or public reputation

stigma
nounn
noun

• the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod

• a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

dishonor
nounn
noun

• a state of shame or disgrace

• lacking honor or integrity

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• refuse to accept

attaint
verb, nounv, n
verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• condemn by attainder

outrage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of righteous anger

• a wantonly cruel act

• a disgraceful event

• the act of scandalizing

verb

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• violate the sacred character of a place or language

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

ravish
verbv
verb

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• hold spellbound

violate
verbv
verb

• fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

• destroy

• violate the sacred character of a place or language

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• destroy and strip of its possession

Best Hypernyms For DISHONOUR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dishonour, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
assail attack decline refuse reject standing unrighteousness
Phrases (3)
pass upset onturn down

Alternatives for DISGRACE

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