Dishonor

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.

II. Dishonor ·vt To violate the chastity of; to Debauch.

III. Dishonor ·noun The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn.

IV. Dishonor ·vt To refuse or decline to accept or pay;

— said of a bill, check, note, or draft which is due or presented; as, to dishonor a bill exchange.

V. Dishonor ·vt To deprive of honor; to Disgrace; to bring reproach or shame on; to treat with indignity, or as unworthy in the sight of others; to stain the character of; to lessen the reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to maintain his honor.