Definition of "dishonour" in English

noun

1. Shame or disgrace.

   • You have brought dishonour upon the family.

2. Lack of honour or integrity.

3. (law) 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

1. To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

   • You have dishonoured the family.

2. To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.

3. To violate or rape.