Dishonor means to bring shame upon yourself or someone else through disrespectful, unethical, or cowardly actions. When a student dishonors their teacher by mocking them behind their back, or when an athlete dishonors their team by giving up during a crucial game, they damage their reputation and lose the respect of others.

To dishonor someone is to treat them in a way that shows disrespect for their dignity or worth. You might dishonor your family by breaking an important promise, or dishonor a friend by betraying their trust.

Dishonor can also be a noun: the state of having lost respect or reputation. A knight stripped of his title lives in dishonor. A team caught cheating faces the dishonor of having its championship revoked.

The opposite of dishonor is honor, which is earned through integrity, courage, and keeping your commitments.