honor

The word “honor” has 2 syllables: hon-or

It's pronounced as /ˈɑː.nɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for honor?

In the thesaurus, “honor” has 133 synonyms and 80 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for honor along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for honor

acclaim
acclamation
accolade
acknowledge
apanage
appanage
applaud
applause
attraction
award
badge
birthright
blamelessness
blue ribbon
boast
boon
bravo
celebrate
celebrity
character
charter
cheer
citation
cite
claim
commemorate
commend
commendation
compliment
concession
congratulate
conscientiousness
courtesy
credit
crown
crown jewel
cup
decency
decoration
distinction
elevation
encomium
enshrinement
enthronement
entitlement
eulogy
exaltation
excellence
exemption
extol
extoll
fairness
fame
feature
felicitate
fete
glorification
glorify
glory
grant
hail
hallelujah
high-mindedness
highlight
homage
honesty
honorable mention
immunity
incorruptibility
integrity
irreproachability
irreproachableness
jewel
justice
kudo
kudos
laud
laureate
laurel
laurels
medal
memorialize
merit
morality
nobility
note
observe
order
ovation
paean
panegyric
patent
perquisite
plaque
plate
plaudit
plume
praise
premium
prerogative
pride
privilege
prize
probity
props
rave
recognize
recommendation
rectitude
renown
reputability
repute
respectability
rhapsody
ribbon
right
right-mindedness
righteousness
salute
scrupulousness
showpiece
sun
thank
toast
tout
treasure
tribute
trophy
uprightness
value
virtue
virtuousness
waiver

Antonyms for honor

bad-mouth
baseness
blameworthiness
blemish
blot
boo
burden
censure
condemn
corruptibility
corruption
corruptness
criminality
crookedness
damn
debasement
debauchery
decadence
defame
defect
degeneracy
degradation
denounce
depravity
discredit
disgrace
disgracefulness
dishonesty
dishonor
disreputableness
dissipatedness
dissipation
dissoluteness
duty
eyesore
fright
hiss
hoot
horror
humble
humiliate
immorality
jeer
knavery
libel
looseness
lowness
malign
meanness
mess
mock
obligation
perversion
pervertedness
profligacy
put down
rascality
reprehensibleness
reprobate
responsibility
ridicule
roguishness
rottenness
shame
shamelessness
sinfulness
slander
slight
slur
smirch
smudge
stain
stigma
unrighteousness
unscrupulousness
venality
vileness
villainy
wickedness
wretchedness

Meanings of honor

noun
1. Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
2. The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
3. A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
4. A privilege.
5. (in the plural) the privilege of going first.
6. A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
7. (feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended.
8. The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point).
9. In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
10. (in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank.
verb
1. To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
2. To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like).
3. To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone).
4. To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.).

Example Sentences

It was a great honor to receive the award from the president.
They held a ceremony to honor the fallen soldiers.
She acted with integrity and honor in every situation.
The guest of honor gave an inspiring speech at the banquet.
He promised to defend his country's honor at all costs.

On this page you'll find 213 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to honor, such as: acclaim, acclamation, accolade, acknowledge, apanage, appanage, applaud.

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