Thesaurus

honor

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of honor

1 faithfulness to high moral standards

the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters

Synonyms of honor

honesty, integrity, probity, rectitude, righteousness, uprightness

Words Related to honor

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

Near Antonyms of honor

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 of honor

baseness, dishonor, lowness

2 an asset that brings praise or renown

a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession

Synonyms of honor

boast, credit, crown jewel, glory, jewel, pride, treasure, trophy

Words Related to honor

pièce de résistance, showpiece

attraction, feature, highlight

distinction, excellence, merit, value, virtue

Phrases Synonymous with honor

a feather in one's cap

Near Antonyms of honor

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 of honor

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

Words Related to honor

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 of honor

accolade, award, blue ribbon, decoration, distinction, kudo, plume, premium, prize

Words Related to honor

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 of honor

appanage (also apanage), boon, concession, privilege

Words Related to honor

claim, entitlement, right

perquisite, prerogative

charter, grant, patent

exemption, immunity, waiver

Near Antonyms of honor

burden, duty, obligation, responsibility

Synonym Discussion of honor

honor, homage, reverence, deference mean respect and esteem shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition.

- the nomination is an honor

homage adds the implication of accompanying praise.

- paying homage to Shakespeare

reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe.

- great reverence for my father

deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence.

- showed no deference to their elders

synonyms see in addition honesty

honor

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of honor

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration

the newlyweds were honored with a dinner given by the bride's grandmother

Synonyms of honor

fete (or fête), recognize

Words Related to honor

acknowledge, cite, commend, compliment, credit, thank

extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, praise, tout

acclaim, applaud, cheer, hail, laureate, salute

celebrate, commemorate, memorialize, observe

congratulate, felicitate

Near Antonyms of honor

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, shame

bad-mouth, defame, libel, malign, slander

boo, hiss, hoot, jeer

censure, condemn, damn, denounce, reprobate

mock, put down, ridicule, slight

Learn More about honor

See words that rhyme with honor Dictionary: Definition of honor Spanish Central: Translation of honor Nglish: Translation of honor for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of honor for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up honor? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

auxiliary

providing supplementary assistance