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déshonorer

to dishonour

verb deh-zoh-noh-REH Rare

Usage Note

Déshonorer means to bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something. It is a regular -er verb. The related noun le déshonneur (dishonour) and adjective déshonorant (dishonourable) are used in formal and literary registers. The reflexive se déshonorer means to disgrace oneself.

Examples

"Il a déshonoré sa famille."

Natural Translation

He dishonoured his family.

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