discharge dishonourably
Frequency: 3.00.1 per million words
to dismiss someone from a role, especially the armed forces, in a way that brings shame
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- The soldier was discharged dishonourably for cowardice in the face of the enemy.
- After the court-martial, he was discharged dishonourably, ending his military career in shame.
- The army has a strict policy to discharge dishonourably any soldier found guilty of treason.
- Being discharged dishonourably meant that he would lose all his veteran benefits and pension.
- Historical records show several officers were discharged dishonourably after the failed mutiny.
- If he betrayed his unit, he faced the severe consequence of being discharged dishonourably.
- He couldn't face his family after being discharged dishonourably from the navy.
- The constable was discharged dishonourably from the police force for accepting bribes.
- The general made it clear that dereliction of duty would lead to being discharged dishonourably.
- The threat of being discharged dishonourably was a powerful deterrent against desertion.