To refuse or decline to accept or pay; said of a bill, check, note, or draft which is due or presented; as, to dishonor a bill exchange
To deprive of honor; to disgrace; to bring reproach or shame on; to treat with indignity, or as unworthy in the sight of others; to stain the character of; to lessen the reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to maintain his honor
The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn
lacking honor or integrity a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor" refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts" bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime