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dishonour

noun [U] UK formal (US dishonor)
 
 
/dɪˈsɒn.ər/ US  /-ˈsɑː.nɚ/

Definition

a feeling of embarrassment and loss of people's respect, or a situation in which you experience this: Some of the leaders of the coup took their lives rather than face dishonour. It was no dishonour to be beaten by such a strong opponent.Humiliating and degrading
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