Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - dishonour

n. & v. (US dishonor) --n. 1 a state of shame or disgrace; discredit. 2 something that causes dishonour (a dishonour to his profession). --v.tr. 1 treat without honour or respect. 2 disgrace (dishonoured his name). 3 refuse to accept or pay (a cheque or a bill of exchange). 4 archaic violate the chastity of; rape. Etymology: ME f. OF deshonor, deshonorer f. med.L dishonorare (as DIS-, HONOUR)