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dishonor, dishonorable

Definition:

The term "dishonor" means to do something that is disrespectful to someone. This can also cause that person shame or disgrace.

  • The term "dishonorable" describes an action that is shameful or that causes someone to be dishonored.
  • Sometimes "dishonorable" is used to refer to objects that are not useful for anything important.
  • Children are commanded to honor and obey their parents. When children disobey, they dishonor their parents. They are treating their parents in a way that does not honor them.
  • The Israelites dishonored Yahweh when they worshiped false gods and practiced immoral behavior.
  • The Jews dishonored Jesus by saying that he was possessed by a demon.
  • This could be translated as "to not honor" or "to treat with no respect."
  • The noun "dishonor" could be translated as "disrespect" or "loss of honor."
  • Depending on the context, "dishonorable" could also be translated as "not honorable" or "shameful" or "not worthwhile" or "not valuable."

(See also: disgrace, honor)

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  • Strong's: 03639 05034 06173 07036 07043 818 819 2617 pizza