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deshonorar

[des-o-no-ˈrar]
verb
desonrar
1. to deprive of honor; to bring shame or disgrace upon someone
The scandal dishonored the family name.
O escândalo desonrou o nome da família.
2. to treat disrespectfully; to insult or affront
He dishonored his guests by ignoring them.
Ele desonrou seus convidados ignorando-os.
3. to violate or desecrate something sacred or valued
They dishonored the flag by burning it.
Eles desonerraram a bandeira ao queimá-la.
NYC Slang
disrespect, diss
Synonyms
desonrardesgraçarhumilhardifamarmanchar
Antonyms
honrarenaltecerglorificardignificar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desonrar
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
desonrar
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

manchar a honra
tirar a honra de alguém
descer a honra
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