Definition of honour

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honour - 8 definitions

- noun
1. honor -- the state of being honored
synonyms: honor, laurels
antonyms: dishonor -- a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. award -- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
synonyms: award, accolade, honor, laurels
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. honor -- the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor"
synonyms: honor
antonyms: dishonor -- lacking honor or integrity
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. honor -- a woman's virtue or chastity
synonyms: honor, purity, pureness
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
5. honor -- bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
synonyms: honor, reward
antonyms: dishonor -- bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. respect -- show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
synonyms: respect, honor, abide by, observe
antonyms: disrespect -- show a lack of respect for
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. honor -- accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"
synonyms: honor
antonyms: dishonor -- refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. honour, honours -- to honor
synonyms: honours, honoured, honouring
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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dishonor -- a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
dishonor -- lacking honor or integrity
dishonor -- bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
disrespect -- show a lack of respect for
dishonor -- refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts"

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