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Synonyms of honor

67 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for honor is integrity. Other synonyms of honor are decency, righteousness, godliness, probity and uprightness. The opposite of honor is dishonor.

Synonyms and similar words for honor

nounThe state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of...

  • integritySteadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
  • rectitudeConformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.
  • uprightnessThe state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
  • angelicalityThe state or condition of being angelical.
  • angelicalnessThe state or quality of being angelical.
  • angelicity
  • angelicnessThe state or quality of being angelic.
  • decencyThe quality of being decent; propriety.
  • godlinessThe condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion...
  • probityIntegrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
  • proprietyCorrectness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.
  • righteousnessHoliness; conformity of life to the divine law.
  • rightfulnessThe state or quality of being rightful.
  • saintlikenessThe state of being saintlike.
  • saintlinessThe property of being saintly.
  • seemlihoodThe state, condition, or quality of being seemly; seemliness.
  • seemlinessThe property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
  • virtuousnessThe state of being virtuous.
  • honesty obsoleteHonor; decency, propriety.

verbTo think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or...

  • esteemTo set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
  • laudTo praise; to glorify.
  • worthyTo render or treat as worthy.
  • aggrandizeTo make appear great or greater; to exalt.
  • applaudTo praise, or express approval for something or someone.
  • enthrone literary
  • appraiseTo praise; to commend.
  • bepraiseTo praise greatly or extravagantly.
  • commendTo praise or acclaim.
  • cry upTo extol, praise.
  • eulogizeTo praise, celebrate or pay homage to (someone), especially in an eloquent formal eulogy.
  • exaltTo honor; to hold in high esteem; to praise or worship.
  • extolTo praise; to make high.
  • glorify
  • idolizeTo adore excessively; to revere immoderately.
  • lionize
  • magnifyTo praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
  • panegyrizeTo praise, especially in an eloquent speech or in writing.
  • praiseTo give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
  • puffTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
  • revereTo honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g., a saint, or an idol.
  • speak well ofTo say good things about someone or something.
  • transfigureTo glorify or exalt.
  • venerateTo treat with great respect and deference.
  • lay store bySynonym of set store by.
  • look up toTo show respect or admiration for (someone); to see (someone) as a role model.
  • prizeTo consider highly valuable; to esteem.
  • hallow
  • put store bySynonym of set store by.
  • put store inSynonym of set store by.
  • rate informalTo consider or regard.
  • respectTo have respect for.
  • set store byTo believe that something is very necessary or important; to value highly.
  • valueTo regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
  • belaud rareTo load with praise; praise greatly; extol.
  • regard obsoleteTo set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect.

verbTo confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone).

  • dignifyTo invest with dignity or honour.
  • elevateTo promote (someone) to a higher rank.
  • upliftTo raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual, or emotional level.
  • advanceTo raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.
  • ennobleTo bestow with nobility, honour or grace.
  • nobilitateTo make noble; to ennoble; to exalt.
  • promoteTo raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
  • raiseTo promote.
  • prefer datedTo advance, promote (someone or something).

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Opposite of honor

verbTo think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or...

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Meaning of honor

  1. noun Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
  2. noun The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
  3. noun A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.

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Questions about synonyms of honor

What is another word for honor?
Honor has 67 synonyms on Word.ws, such as integrity, decency, righteousness, godliness, probity, uprightness, saintliness and rectitude.
What is the opposite of honor?
The opposite of honor is dishonor.
What does honor mean?
Honor means recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

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