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   Dis·hon·or

   /disˈänər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a state of shame or disgrace: "they have brought dishonor upon our family"

   verb

   • 1. bring shame or disgrace on: "the mayor dishonors his good battle by resorting to sniping"
   • ▪ violate the chastity of (a woman); rape: archaic "she was now unworthy of his notice, having been dishonored by Casim"
   • 2. fail to observe or respect (an agreement or principle): "the community has its own principles it can itself honor or dishonor"
   • ▪ refuse to accept or pay (a check or a promissory note): "payment was by a check which was later dishonored"

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

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • D

     2

   • I

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   • S

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   • H

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   • O

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   • N

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   • O

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   • R

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