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honour vs lionize

lionize vs honour

honour is a noun but lionize is not a noun.

honour and lionize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
honour Yes No Yes No
lionize No No Yes No
As verbs, lionize is a hyponym of honour; that is, lionize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than honour:
  • honour: show respect towards
  • lionize: assign great social importance to
Other hyponyms of honour include celebrate, lionise, tolerate.
honour (noun) lionize (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name
a woman's virtue or chastity
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
honour (verb) lionize (verb)
accept as pay assign great social importance to
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between honour and lionize

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