dishonour

Universal Words (BrE) (AmE dishonor) noun, verb noun [U] (formal) a loss of honour or respect because you have done sth immoral or unacceptable: Her actions have brought shame and dishonour on the profession. verb [VN] (formal) 1 to make sb/sth lose the respect of other people: You have dishonoured the name of the school. 2 to refuse to keep an agreement or promise: He had dishonoured nearly all of his election pledges. OPPHONOUR