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virtue vs honour

honour vs virtue

virtue and honour both are nouns.

virtue is not a verb while honour is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
virtue Yes No No No
honour Yes No Yes No
As nouns, honour is a hyponym of virtue; that is, honour is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than virtue:
  • virtue: morality with respect to sexual relations
  • honour: a woman's virtue or chastity
Other hyponyms of virtue include honor, pureness, purity.
virtue (noun) honour (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) honour (verb)
accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between virtue and honour

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