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honor

[on-er] / ˈɒn ər /
NOUN
respect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention celebration confidence credit dignity distinction esteem faith fame glory praise prestige recognition reputation tribute trust
STRONG
account adoration adulation aggrandizement apotheosis approbation canonization consideration deference deification elevation exaltation fealty glorification greatness homage laud laurel notice obeisance popularity rank renown repute reverence veneration worship wreath
WEAK
high standing immortalization lionization
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame criticism disbelief disclaimer dishonor disregard distrust doubt ignorance ill repute lowliness unimportance
STRONG
depression disdain disobedience disrespect heedlessness neglect scorn
WEAK
blemish censure condemnation debasement degradation denunciation derision disgrace humiliation reproach stigma
NOUN
integrity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
courage decency fairness honesty morality virtue
STRONG
character chastity goodness honestness incorruption incorruptness innocence modesty morals principles probity purity rectitude righteousness trustworthiness truthfulness uprightness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dishonesty evil immorality
STRONG
impurity indecency
WEAK
blemish censure condemnation debasement degradation denunciation derision disgrace dishonor disrespect humiliation ill repute reproach stigma
NOUN
praise, award
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaim accolade compliment credit distinction favor pleasure privilege recognition respect tribute
STRONG
adoration badge bays commendation decoration deference homage kudos laurels regard reverence veneration
WEAK
source of pride
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame criticism disapproval disclaimer dishonor disrespect
STRONG
disregard hate ignorance scorn
WEAK
blemish censure condemnation debasement degradation denunciation derision disgrace humiliation ill repute reproach stigma
VERB
recognize, treat with respect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admire appreciate celebrate commemorate commend laud observe praise revere worship
STRONG
acclaim adore aggrandize compliment decorate dignify distinguish ennoble erect esteem exalt glorify hallow keep lionize magnify prize sanctify sublime value venerate
WEAK
be faithful be true give glad hand give key to city live up to look up to roll out red carpet uprear
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame censure condemn criticize despise dishonor disregard forget hate ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
belittle castigate debase degrade denounce disgrace dislike disrespect humiliate insult lower mock shame
WEAK
betray reproach

Example Sentences

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It was the greatest honor of the loyal Lewis’s life, and he accepted without hesitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Complicating decisions: Hampshire can’t guarantee partner institutions will honor comparable financial-aid packages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music's highest honor," said the organization's chairman John Sykes.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

There are eight Hathoric columns and eight sphinxes in “sister dreamer” that honor local heroes, community workers and Halsey’s friends and family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Night after night, Albany’s influential citizens threw parties in honor of the fabulous Fox sisters.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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