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dishonor

[dis-on-er] / dɪsˈɒn ər /




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Moreover, for Aristotle, hubris is not an offense against the gods but is characterized by acts that dishonor other persons.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

The sad state of the memorial doesn’t dishonor Kennedy, it dishonors local officials.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2025

According to Patterson, social death is a state of permanent and violent domination coupled with physical separation from one’s family or homeland and marked by a pervasive condition of dishonor.

From Salon Nov. 10, 2024

Mr Wolff wrote that executing Dorsey "will dishonor our system of capital punishment".

From BBC Apr. 9, 2024

Lord Eddard Stark would never dishonor himself . . . would he?

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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