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honour vs reputation

reputation vs honour

honour and reputation both are nouns.

honour is a verb but reputation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
honour Yes No Yes No
reputation Yes No No No
As nouns, reputation is a hyponym of honour; that is, reputation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than honour:
  • honour: the state of being honored
  • reputation: the state of being held in high esteem and honor
Other hyponyms of honour include glorification, glory, celebrity, fame, renown, esteem, regard, respect, repute.
honour (noun) reputation (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name the general estimation that the public has for a person
a woman's virtue or chastity the state of being held in high esteem and honor
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction notoriety for some particular characteristic
the state of being honored
honour (verb) reputation (verb)
accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between honour and reputation

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