HONOR Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word honor. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HONOR
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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 | ||||||||