Collins English-English Dictionary

dishonour [dɪs'ɒnə]

1. 1. vt. [tr] to treat with disrespect

2. 2. vt. to fail or refuse to pay (a cheque, bill of exchange, etc)

3. 3. vt. to cause the disgrace of (a woman) by seduction or rape

4. 4. n a lack of honour or respect

5. 5. n a state of shame or disgrace

6. 6. n a person or thing that causes a loss of honour

   he was a dishonour to his family

7. 7. n an insult; affront

   we did him a dishonour by not including him

8. 8. n refusal or failure to accept or pay a commercial paper