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The present tense form of 'dishonor' is dishonor or dishonors. Example: She dishonors her promises by not keeping them. (She dishonors her promises by not keeping them.)
Definition of “dishonor”
- to bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something
- to fail to show respect or honor
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | dishonor |
| Present Continuous | dishonoring |
| Present Perfect | dishonored |
Example
She dishonors her promises by not keeping them.
Example
They dishonor their heritage by ignoring their traditions.
Example
He is dishonoring his position by his unethical behavior.
Example
They are dishonoring their commitments by not fulfilling them.
Example
She has dishonored her family's name.
Example
They have dishonored their own principles.
dishonor Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | dishonor |
| Singular Second Person (You) | dishonor |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | dishonors |
| Plural (We/You/They) | dishonor |
Example
I dishonor my family by my actions.
Example
You dishonor your promises by not keeping them.
Example
He dishonors his family by his actions.
Example
She dishonors her promises by not keeping them.
Example
It dishonors its own name.
Example
We dishonor our heritage by ignoring our traditions.
Example
You dishonor your commitments by not fulfilling them.
Example
They dishonor their own values.
