Synonyms of honors

honors 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of honor

as in recognizes

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 & Similar Words

• recognizes
• thanks
• celebrates
• commemorates
• congratulates
• salutes
• fetes
• praises
• credits
• acknowledges
• compliments
• commends
• acclaims
• lauds
• applauds
• memorializes
• cheers
• extols
• hails
• fêtes
• laureates
• cites
• glorifies
• extolls
• touts
• felicitates
• observes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dishonors
• disgraces
• shames
• humbles
• discredits
• humiliates
• maligns
• defames
• slanders
• denounces
• libels
• hisses
• jeers
• mocks
• censures
• condemns
• ridicules
• hoots
• damns
• bad-mouths
• boos
• reprobates
• slights
• puts down

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• dishonors
• disgraces
• shames
• humbles
• discredits
• humiliates
• maligns
• defames
• slanders
• denounces
• libels
• hisses
• jeers
• mocks
• censures
• condemns
• ridicules
• hoots
• damns
• bad-mouths
• boos
• reprobates
• slights
• puts down

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honors

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noun

plural of honor

1

as in trophies

an asset that brings praise or renown

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trophies
• treasures
• jewels
• highlights
• boasts
• prides
• features
• glories
• credits
• crown jewels
• attractions
• excellences
• values
• virtues
• distinctions
• merits
• feathers in one's cap
• showpieces
• pièces de résistance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgraces
• dishonors
• defects
• shames
• stigmata
• blemishes
• blots
• stains
• slurs
• stigmas
• smudges
• horrors
• messes
• frights
• smirches
• eyesores

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• disgraces
• dishonors
• defects
• shames
• stigmata
• blemishes
• blots
• stains
• slurs
• stigmas
• smudges
• horrors
• messes
• frights
• smirches
• eyesores

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2

as in accolades

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accolades
• glories
• acclaim
• applauses
• credits
• distinctions
• praises
• lauds
• kudos
• fames
• laurels
• homages
• commendations
• tributes
• ovations
• bays
• props
• réclames
• suns
• compliments
• plaudits
• encomiums
• reputes
• celebrities
• toasts
• eulogies
• acclamations
• panegyrics
• kudos
• recommendations
• raves
• citations
• renowns
• glorifications
• encomia
• rhapsodies
• exaltations
• elevations
• enshrinements
• notes
• enthronements

3

as in awards

something given in recognition of achievement

has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awards
• accolades
• prizes
• trophies
• distinctions
• medals
• kudos
• decorations
• premiums
• blue ribbons
• plumes
• badges
• ribbons
• plaudits
• commendations
• laurels
• plaques
• applauses
• tributes
• encomiums
• crowns
• plates
• eulogies
• compliments
• cups
• panegyrics
• paeans
• homages
• bravoes
• orders
• citations
• honorable mentions
• hallelujahs
• encomia
• bravos

4

as in privileges

something granted as a special favor

it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• privileges
• grants
• prerogatives
• apanages
• rights
• appanages
• courtesies
• boons
• exemptions
• concessions
• birthrights
• claims
• entitlements
• perquisites
• waivers
• immunities
• patents
• charters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• duties
• obligations
• responsibilities
• burdens

• duties
• obligations
• responsibilities
• burdens