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Definition of HONOR

1

faithfulness to high moral standards <the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters>

Synonyms honesty, integrity, probity, rectitude, righteousness, uprightness

Related Words blamelessness, character, conscientiousness, decency, fairness, high-mindedness, incorruptibility, irreproachability, irreproachableness, justice, morality, nobility, reputability, respectability, right-mindedness, scrupulousness, virtue, virtuousness

Near Antonyms corruptibility, corruption, corruptness, debasement, debauchery, decadence, degeneracy, degradation, depravity, disgrace, disgracefulness, disreputableness, dissipatedness, dissipation, dissoluteness, looseness, perversion, pervertedness, profligacy, shamelessness, venality; blameworthiness, criminality, crookedness, dishonesty, immorality, unrighteousness, unscrupulousness; knavery, rascality, roguishness; meanness, reprehensibleness, rottenness, sinfulness, vileness, villainy, wickedness, wretchedness

Antonyms baseness, dishonor, lowness

2

an asset that brings praise or renown <a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession>

Synonyms boast, credit, crown jewel, honor, jewel, pride, treasure, trophy

Related Words pièce de résistance, showpiece; attraction, feature, highlight; distinction, excellence, merit, value, virtue

Near Antonyms disgrace, dishonor; blemish, blot, defect, shame, slur, smirch, smudge, stain, stigma; eyesore, fright, horror, mess

3

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement <the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day>

Synonyms acclaim, accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, homage, honor, kudos, laud, laurels, props [slang], réclame, sun

Related Words celebrity, fame, renown, repute; compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute; acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody; citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation; elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification

4

something given in recognition of achievement <has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service>

Synonyms accolade, blue ribbon, decoration, distinction, honor, kudo, plume, premium, prize

Related Words badge, crown, cup, laurel, medal, order, plaque, plate, ribbon, trophy; applause, bravo, encomium, eulogy, hallelujah, homage, paean, panegyric, plaudit, tribute; citation, commendation, compliment, honorable mention

5

something granted as a special favor <it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city>

Synonyms appanage (also apanage), boon, concession, honor

Related Words courtesy; claim, entitlement, right; birthright; perquisite, prerogative; charter, grant, patent; exemption, immunity, waiver

Near Antonyms burden, duty, obligation, responsibility