Synonyms of honour in English:

honour

See UK English definition of honour

noun

1‘the general's record shows that he was a man of honour’

SYNONYMS

integrity, honourableness, honesty, uprightness, ethics, morals, morality, principle, principles, high principles, righteousness, rectitude, nobility, high-mindedness, right-mindedness, noble-mindedness

virtue, goodness, decency, probity, scrupulousness, worthiness, worth, fairness, justness, justice, truthfulness, trustworthiness, reliability, dependability, faithfulness, fidelity

ANTONYMS

dishonour

2‘he earned the honour of having the archive named after him’

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distinction, privilege, glory, tribute, kudos, cachet, prestige, fame, renown, merit, credit, importance, illustriousness, notability

respect, esteem, approbation

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disgrace

3‘our national honour is at stake’

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reputation, good name, name, character, repute, prestige, image, kudos, cachet, standing, stature, status

Indian izzat

4‘he was welcomed with honour by the king’

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acclaim, acclamation, commendation, applause, accolades, tributes, compliments, congratulations, salutes, plaudits, bouquets, paeans, homage, praise, glory, eulogy, adoration, reverence, veneration, adulation, exaltation, glorification

rare extolment, laudation, eulogium

ANTONYMS

contempt

5‘Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen’

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privilege, pleasure, pride, satisfaction, joy, compliment, favour, source of pleasure, source of pride

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shame

6‘the highest military honours’

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accolade, award, reward, prize, decoration, distinction, order, title, medal, ribbon, star, laurel, laurel wreath, bay, palm

informal Military fruit salad

British informal gong

7‘she died defending her honour’

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chastity, virginity, virtue, maidenhood, maidenhead, purity, innocence, modesty

informal cherry

Theology immaculateness

verb

1‘we should love and honour our parents’

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hold in great respect, hold in high esteem, have a high regard for, esteem, respect, admire, defer to, look up to, think highly of

appreciate, value, prize, cherish

reverence, revere, venerate, worship

informal put on a pedestal

ANTONYMS

dishonour

2‘talented writers were honoured at a special ceremony’

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applaud, acclaim, praise, salute, recognize, celebrate, commemorate, commend, glorify, hail, lionize, exalt, fete, eulogize, give credit to, pay homage to, pay tribute to, show appreciation of, give accolades to, sing the praises of, sing paeans to

archaic magnify

rare laud, panegyrize, emblazon

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disgrace, criticize

3‘make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract’

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fulfil, observe, keep, discharge, implement, perform, execute, effect, obey, heed, follow, carry out, carry through, keep to, abide by, adhere to, comply with, conform to, act in accordance with, be true to, be faithful to, live up to

rare effectuate

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disobey

4‘the bank informed him that the cheque would not be honoured’

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cash, accept, take, clear, pass, encash, convert into cash, convert into money

ANTONYMS

bounce