dishonor
Example Sentences
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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
“As a woman, this is really disgusting to see. Not to mention, it brings dishonor on the House of Representatives.”
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
To violate the terms of the agreement brings dishonor to the university.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025
Mr Wolff wrote that executing Dorsey "will dishonor our system of capital punishment".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024
He would have been changed, as they said, forever; sown in dishonor, he would be raised in honor: he would have been born again.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
Vocabulary lists containing dishonor
Workshop 4, Part 2
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