dishonor

Example Sentences

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“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

“There are things in this law that we don’t like, that part of the French population doesn’t like, that I don’t like, but that doesn’t dishonor us,” Veran said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023

To refuse to go through with the marriage would bring dishonor on my family.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan