Dehonestate

/dɪˈhɒnɪsteɪt/ verb

Definition

To deprive someone of honor or dignity; to dishonor or disgrace.

Etymology

From de- (reverse/remove) + honestate, from Latin honestus (honorable), derived from honos (honor). This is a rare or archaic English form.

Kelly Says

This wonderfully archaic word shows how English used to have more precise terms for shame—dehonestate means to strip away someone's good reputation in one powerful action.

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