Reputation vs. Honor

Reputation vs. Honor — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Reputation and Honor

Reputationnoun

What somebody is known for.

Honornoun

(uncountable) recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration of someone, usually for being morally upright and/or competent

The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

Reputationnoun

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

Honornoun

(uncountable) the state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.His honor was unstained.

Reputationnoun

notoriety for some particular characteristic;

his reputation for promiscuity

Honornoun

(countable) 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

Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.He wore an honor on his breast.military honors; civil honorsAudie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.
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Reputationnoun

the general estimation that the public has for a person;

he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writinghe was a person of bad report

Honornoun

a privilege

I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.

Honornoun

(in the plural) the privilege of going first

I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.

Honornoun

(golf) the right to play one's ball before one's opponent.

Honornoun

a cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

He is an honour to his nation.

Honornoun

(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

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Honornoun

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Honornoun

In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.

Honornoun

(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

At university I took honours in modern history.

Honorverb

(transitive) to think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.

Honorverb

(transitive) to conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.refuse to honor the test ban treaty

Honorverb

(transitive) to confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.The prince honored me with an invitation to his birthday banquet.

Honorverb

(transitive) to make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.

Honornoun

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction;

an award for bravery

Honornoun

the state of being honored

Honornoun

the quality of being honorable and having a good name;

a man of honor

Honornoun

a woman's virtue or chastity

Honorverb

bestow honor or rewards upon;

Today we honor our soldiersThe scout was rewarded for courageus action

Honorverb

show respect towards;

honor your parents!

Honorverb

accept as pay;

we honor checks and drafts