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Honor

🔄 Synonyms of "Honor"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
accoladenoun	An expression of approval; praise.
observeverb	(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
respectnoun	(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
abide byverb	(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
rewardnoun	Something of value given in return for an act.
awardnoun	A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
laurelsnoun	Honors. From the Ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with a branch from the laurel bush, sacred to Apollo.
favournoun	British standard spelling of favor.
favornoun	A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
gracenoun	(countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities.
honournoun	British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
puritynoun	The state or degree of being pure.

↔️ Antonyms of "Honor"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
disgracenoun	The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
attaintnoun	(now rare) To taint; to corrupt, sully.
shamenoun	An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
dishonornoun	American standard spelling of dishonour.
dishonournoun	Shame or disgrace.
disrespectnoun	(transitive) To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Honor"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
respectnoun	(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
favornoun	A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
favournoun	British standard spelling of favor.
accoladenoun	An expression of approval; praise.
abide byverb	(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
observenoun	(archaic) An observation (remark, comment or judgement).
rewardnoun	Something of value given in return for an act.
gracenoun	(countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities.
awardnoun	A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
honournoun	British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
puritynoun	The state or degree of being pure.
laurelsnoun	Honors. From the Ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with a branch from the laurel bush, sacred to Apollo.
honorablenoun	A politician or other person who bears the title of "honorable".
esteemnoun	Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
honsnoun	Abbreviation of honours.
honoured	(British spelling) Respected, having received honour.
honourablenoun	UK standard spelling of honorable.
homagenoun	(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
meritnoun	(countable, uncountable) Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.
dignitynoun	The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.