dishonoring

Definitions

The act of bringing shame or disgrace upon someone or something.

Failing to fulfill an obligation, such as a promise or a financial payment.

Treating someone or something with a lack of respect or reverence.

Examples

He felt that lying to his family was dishonoring the trust they had placed in him.

The athlete was criticized for dishonoring the spirit of the game by cheating during the final match.

Synonyms

disgracing shaming degrading humiliating demeaning discrediting defaming

Antonyms

honoring respecting exalting venerating revering lauding praising