Loss of respect, reputation, or dignity; bringing shame to someone or something.
From Old French 'deshonor,' combining 'des-' (opposite of) and 'honorer' (to honor), from Latin 'honorare.' The prefix 'dis-' is an English adaptation of the French 'des-.' British English preserves the '-ou-' spelling while American English uses 'dishonor' without the 'u.'
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