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dishonor
/dɪsˈɒnə/
noun
hańba
Also
niesława(f)infamia(f)
Definition
A state of shame, disgrace, or loss of reputation.
Examples
He brought dishonor upon his family with his actions.
Swoimi czynami przyniósł hańbę swojej rodzinie.
The soldier preferred death to dishonor.
Żołnierz wolał śmierć niż niesławę.
Collocations
bring dishonorlive in dishonordishonor and shame
verb
hańbić
Also
znieważyćnie dotrzymać
Definition
To bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something; or to fail to keep a promise or pay a debt.
Examples
His betrayal dishonored his oath to the country.
Jego zdrada zhańbiła jego przysięgę złożoną krajowi.
The bank dishonored the cheque due to insufficient funds.
Bank nie zrealizował czeku z powodu niewystarczających środków.
Collocations
dishonor an oathdishonor a familydishonor a cheque
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