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as in vile
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
resorted to dishonorable tactics in order to win the game
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as in notorious
not respectable
dishonorable conduct shown by some people while visiting foreign countries
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Recent Examples of dishonorable
But any dishonorable action should result in revocation, the official said.
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
Sawai, critically acclaimed for her moving turn as the troubled but courageous Lady Mariko, secured her place in the best actress race, as did Asano — a fan favorite as the dishonorable but deeply likable samurai Kashigi Yabushige — in the best supporting actor category.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
Special dishonorable mention among the players goes to the mayor.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 12 June 2024
Sharon Brown Walnut Creek Biden’s speech reveals his poor leadership
What a dishonorable commencement address President Biden gave the graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
Sawai, critically acclaimed for her moving turn as the troubled but courageous Lady Mariko, secured her place in the best actress race, as did Asano — a fan favorite as the dishonorable but deeply likable samurai Kashigi Yabushige — in the best supporting actor category.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
Special dishonorable mention among the players goes to the mayor.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 12 June 2024
Sharon Brown Walnut Creek Biden’s speech reveals his poor leadership
What a dishonorable commencement address President Biden gave the graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishonorable
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Soccer fans are, for the most part, liberal and cosmopolitan in the U.S., so Lalas’ conservatism has led him to be called a vile human, a fascist and a dumb far-right puppet.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This was one of the vilest crimes committed by the American government against its own people.Chloe Iris Kennedy, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ohio’s governor and officials condemn it Some marchers carried black flags emblazoned with red swastikas, a notorious symbol of hate, antisemitism and White supremacy tracing to the murderous legacy of Germany’s Nazi Party and the Holocaust.Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Later, the panelists had some fun with Thicke’s notorious association with Cyrus (via their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking performance).Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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This term was derived from bawd, which referred to someone who encouraged immoral or promiscuous behavior, particularly a procuress or pimp.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Some senior officers mistakenly believe that the military is obligated to resist orders that are unethical or immoral.Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024
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Bill Skarsgård joins Depp as the infamous Count Orlok, who is being kept concealed throughout the film's marketing campaign in a similar fashion to Nicolas Cage's Longlegs, released earlier this year.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Currently incarcerated in the infamous Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, the All About the Benjamins performer could face life in prison if found guilty in a trial set to start on May 5, 2025.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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If your grill grates are particularly dirty and difficult to clean, remove them and clean them using a pressure washer.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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That was two years ago, and already, the clunky GAN looks dated, the dolls glitchy and dirty, their eyes misaligned.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Amid the complaints about various shady men in their lives and the exuberant jostling over who stole whose clientele, there is always the fear of the world outside the salon.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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To avoid having to go upstairs to a guest room for nap time, the shady privacy of a cabana offers a perfect space for young children (or tired parents) to nap.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That kind of personal data theft is nasty but understandable.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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After Kyle updated her on her current relationship with The Agency founder, Sutton admitted she wasn't convinced that things wouldn't turn nasty once the matter of money got involved.Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The investigation could lead to a wide range of legal outcomes, including, as detailed below, criminal charges, civil lawsuits and NCAA sanctions.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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In September 2019, a grand jury declined to indict Amy on criminal charges after he was accused of financial exploitation and following an investigation by the Texas Rangers.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Dishonorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishonorable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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