MEDAL OF HONOR Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase medal of honor. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MEDAL OF HONOR
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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 | ||||||||
badge | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) • any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank) verb • put a badge on | ||||||||
decoration | nounn | |||||||
noun • something used to beautify • an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event • the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) | ||||||||
honor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • 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 | ||||||||
merit | nounn | |||||||
noun • any admirable quality or attribute • the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance) verb • be worthy or deserving | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
congressional medal of honor | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty' |