dishonored

Example Sentences

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I was extremely aggravated, as a space nerd and huge Apollo fan, to see one of the greatest achievements of our technological society dishonored in such a way.

From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2023

Fleming surrendered his license to practice law in both Georgia and South Carolina, saying he dishonored the profession.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Its diplomats felt dishonored by being forced to agree to it, and the harsh monetary reparations left Germany unstable for several years.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

The posts provoked a rare, emotional response from military officials, who said the commenters had dishonored the victims and caused “anguish and distress” to their families.

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2022

I was the symbol of justice in the court of the oppressor, the representative of the great ideals of freedom, fairness, and democracy in a society that dishonored those virtues.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela