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disonore

dishonour, disgrace

noun dee-zoh-NOH-reh Rare

Origin: From dis- (privative) + onore (honour), from Latin honor.

Usage Note

Disonore denotes the loss of honour or respect, whether personal, familial, or social. It is a strong, formal word; the verb disonorare (to dishonour) is equally formal. In everyday speech, vergogna (shame) or imbarazzo (embarrassment) are more common for milder situations.

Examples

"Il suo comportamento portò disonore alla famiglia."

Natural Translation

His behaviour brought disgrace to the family.

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