[dis.hon.or] n [ME dishonour, fr. MF deshonor, fr. des- dis- + honor honor] (13c) 1: lack or loss of honor or reputation
2: the state of one who has lost honor or prestige: shame
3: a cause of disgrace
4: the nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn syn see disgrace -- dis.hon.or.er n
[2]dishonor vt (13c) 1 a: to treat in a degrading manner b: to bring shame on
2: to refuse to accept or pay (as a bill or check)