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virtue vs honor

honor vs virtue

virtue and honor both are nouns.

virtue is not a verb while honor is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
virtue Yes No No No
honor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, honor is a hyponym of virtue; that is, honor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than virtue:
  • virtue: morality with respect to sexual relations
  • honor: a woman's virtue or chastity
Other hyponyms of virtue include honour, pureness, purity.
virtue (noun) honor (noun)
the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong the quality of being honorable and having a good name
morality with respect to sexual relations a woman's virtue or chastity
any admirable quality or attribute a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
a particular moral excellence the state of being honored
virtue (verb) honor (verb)
accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between virtue and honor

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