dishonored

Example Sentences

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They feel so insulted by this, so degraded by this and dishonored by this that it’s like, “Fran, do not cave. Remain strong. Hold onto your resolve because this can’t be for nothing.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023

I was extremely aggravated, as a space nerd and huge Apollo fan, to see one of the greatest achievements of our technological society dishonored in such a way.

From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2023

Its diplomats felt dishonored by being forced to agree to it, and the harsh monetary reparations left Germany unstable for several years.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

The posts provoked a rare, emotional response from military officials, who said the commenters had dishonored the victims and caused “anguish and distress” to their families.

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2022

If you dishonored your ancestors in some fashion, the only way to atone for that lapse was to consult with a traditional healer or tribal elder, who communicated with the ancestors and conveyed profound apologies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela