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dishonor vs decline

decline vs dishonor

dishonor and decline both are nouns.

dishonor and decline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dishonor Yes No Yes No
decline Yes No Yes No
As verbs, decline is a hypernym of dishonor; that is, decline is a word with a broader meaning than dishonor:
  • dishonor: refuse to accept
  • decline: not accept as true
Other hypernyms of dishonor include pass up, refuse, reject, turn down.
dishonor (noun) decline (noun)
lacking honor or integrity a downward slope or bend
a state of shame or disgrace a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
change toward something smaller or lower
a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
dishonor (verb) decline (verb)
refuse to accept grow smaller
bring shame or dishonor upon grow worse
force (someone) to have sex against their will show unwillingness towards
inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
go down
fall in value
not accept as true
Difference between dishonor and decline

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