dishonouring
Tarnishing one's reputation
Dishonouring is the British spelling of dishonoring—bringing shame or disgrace upon someone or something.
One dishonours a family name through scandal, dishonours an agreement by breaking it, or dishonours a memory by acting contrary to what it represents.
A bank dishonours a cheque by refusing payment.
He was accused of dishonouring his oath of office.
Loss of honor
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- ignominyState of dishonor
- disreputeDamaged public standing
- infamyExtreme public disgrace
notoriety · opprobrium · odium · stain · blemish · blot · taint · black mark
Loss of dignity
- disgraceLoss of honor
- degradationDecline in condition
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
abasement · public shaming · ridicule · mockery · derision · belittlement · contempt · reproach
Violating a sworn promise
- promise-breakingFailing to honor commitments
- disloyaltyBreach of allegiance
- treacheryDeliberate violation of trust
- perfidyDeliberate breach of trust
faithlessness · breach of trust · violation · reneging · defaulting · contract breach · bad faith
Spoken false defamation
- libelPrinted defamation
- smearSpread or defame
- besmirchTo soil someone's reputation
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
denigrate · disparage · calumny · vilification · mudslinging · character assassination · false accusation · malign
Offensive remark or action
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- disdainScornful disregard
- insolenceBold, offensive disrespect
- irreverenceDisregard for what's honored
impertinence · affront · slight · snub · indignity · discourtesy · rudeness · impudence
disgrace
Loss of honor
infamy · notoriety · opprobrium · odium · stain · blemish · blot · taint · black mark · scandal
humiliation
Loss of dignity
- disgraceLoss of honor
- degradationDecline in condition
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
mortification · abasement · public shaming · ridicule · mockery · derision · belittlement · contempt · reproach · chastisement
oath-breaking
Violating a sworn promise
- promise-breakingFailing to honor commitments
- disloyaltyBreach of allegiance
- treacheryDeliberate violation of trust
perfidy · faithlessness · breach of trust · violation · reneging · defaulting · contract breach · bad faith
slander
Spoken false defamation
tarnish · denigrate · disparage · calumny · vilification · mudslinging · character assassination · false accusation · malign · traduce
insult
Offensive remark or action
irreverence · impertinence · affront · slight · snub · indignity · discourtesy · rudeness · impudence · incivility
dishonouringhonouring
Showing deep respect
honoring · respecting · venerating · revering · exalting
dishonouringsanctifying
Making sacred or holy
consecrating · hallowing · venerating · protecting · safeguarding
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