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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’
SYNONYMS
distinction, privilege, glory, tribute, kudos, cachet, prestige, fame, renown, merit, credit, importance, illustriousness, notability
respect, esteem, approbation
ANTONYMS
disgrace
3‘our national honour is at stake’
SYNONYMS
reputation, good name, name, character, repute, prestige, image, kudos, cachet, standing, stature, status
Indian izzat
4‘he was welcomed with honour by the king’
SYNONYMS
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’
SYNONYMS
privilege, pleasure, pride, satisfaction, joy, compliment, favour, source of pleasure, source of pride
ANTONYMS
shame
6‘the highest military honours’
SYNONYMS
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’
SYNONYMS
chastity, virginity, virtue, maidenhood, maidenhead, purity, innocence, modesty
informal cherry
Theology immaculateness
verb
1‘we should love and honour our parents’
SYNONYMS
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’
SYNONYMS
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
ANTONYMS
disgrace, criticize
3‘make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract’
SYNONYMS
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
ANTONYMS
disobey
4‘the bank informed him that the cheque would not be honoured’
SYNONYMS
cash, accept, take, clear, pass, encash, convert into cash, convert into money
ANTONYMS
bounce
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