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reputation vs honour

honour vs reputation

reputation and honour both are nouns.

reputation is not a verb while honour is a verb.

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

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