DISHONOR
/dɪsˈɑnəɹ/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DISHONOR
Shame or disgrace.
"You have brought dishonour upon the family."
Lack of honour or integrity.
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.
To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
"You have dishonoured the family."
To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
To violate or rape.
Examples of DISHONOR in a Sentence
- "You have brought dishonour upon the family."
- "You have dishonoured the family."
Word Details
Is DISHONOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISHONOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DISHONOR uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DISHONOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | h | o | n | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISHONOR
100 words from the letters in DISHONOR
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How to Use DISHONOR in Word Games
DISHONOR is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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