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Discomfiture vs Dishonour - What's the difference?

discomfiture | dishonour | Related terms |

Discomfiture is a related term of dishonour.


As nouns the difference between discomfiture and dishonour

is that discomfiture is a feeling of frustration, disappointment, perplexity or embarrassment while dishonour is shame or disgrace.

As a verb dishonour is

to bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

discomfiture

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A feeling of frustration, disappointment, perplexity or embarrassment.

    • dishonour

    English

    Alternative forms

    * dishonor

    Noun

  • Shame or disgrace.
    • You have brought dishonour upon the family.
  • Lack of honour or integrity.
  • (legal) Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.

    • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
    • You have dishonoured the family.
  • To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
  • To violate or rape.