Emily Dickinson Lexicon

DIS-HON'OR, v.t.

1. To disgrace; to bring reproach or shame on; to stain the character of; to lessen reputation. The duelist dishonors himself to maintain his honor. The impunity of the crimes of great men dishonors the administration of the laws.
2. To treat with indignity. – Dryden.
3. To violate the chastity of; to debauch. – Dryden.
4. To refuse or decline to accept pay, as, to dishonor a bill of exchange.