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HONOR Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word honor. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word honor. (close relations)

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glory
nounn
noun

• a state of high honor

• brilliant radiant beauty

• an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

verb

• rejoice proudly

respect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

acclaim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• enthusiastic approval

verb

• praise vociferously

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

adoration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

• the act of admiring strongly

• the worship given to God alone

commendation
nounn
noun

• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

dignity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

• formality in bearing and appearance

• high office or rank or station

homage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• respectful deference

integrity
nounn
noun

• an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

• moral soundness

prestige
nounn
noun

• a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

recognition
nounn
noun

• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

• the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

• approval

• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

• (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape

• the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country

• an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid

• designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body

reverence
nounn
noun

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• a reverent mental attitude

• an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)

verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

tribute
nounn
noun

• something given or done as an expression of esteem

• payment by one nation for protection by another

• payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

honour
nounn
noun

• the state of being honored

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

laurels
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

accolade
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

award
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a grant made by a law court

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

verb

• give, especially as an honor or reward

• give as judged due or on the basis of merit

chivalry
nounn
noun

• courtesy towards women

• the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct

gentlemanliness
nounn
noun

• Gentlemanly behaviour, characteristics of or pertaining to being a gentleman.

observe
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• make mention of

• observe with care or pay close attention to

• watch attentively

• show respect towards

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• stick to correctly or closely

• conform one's action or practice to

pureness
nounn
noun

• being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

• the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil

• a woman's virtue or chastity

Best Hypernyms For HONOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for honor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
accept chastity dignity esteem have homage integrity recognise recognition recognize reputation respect righteousness standing symbol take virtue
Phrases (1)
sexual morality

Alternatives for GLORY

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