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.