The difference between Honor and Shame
When used as nouns, honor means recognition of importance or value, whereas shame means uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
When used as verbs, honor means to think of highly, to respect highly, whereas shame means to feel shame, be ashamed.
Shame is also interjection with the meaning: a cry of admonition for the subject of a speech, often used reduplicated, especially in political debates.
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Honor as a noun (uncountable):
recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration
Examples:
"The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise."
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Honor as a noun (uncountable):
the state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity
Examples:
"He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry."
"His honor was unstained."
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Honor as a noun (countable):
a token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen
Examples:
"'Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year."
"He wore an honor on his breast."
"military honors; civil honors'"
"Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross."
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Honor as a noun:
a privilege
Examples:
"I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."
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Honor as a noun (in the plural):
the privilege of going first the right to play one's ball before one's opponent.
Examples:
"I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead."
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Honor as a noun:
a cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
Examples:
"He is an honour to his nation."
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Honor as a noun (feudal law):
a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
Examples:
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Honor as a noun (heraldry, countable):
the center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon }}
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Honor as a noun (countable, card games):
In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
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Honor as a noun (in the plural):
(courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank
Examples:
"At university I took honours in modern history."
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Honor as a verb (transitive):
to think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
Examples:
"The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."
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Honor as a verb (transitive):
to conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)
Examples:
"I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise."
"refuse to honor the test ban treaty"
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Honor as a verb (transitive):
to confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
Examples:
"Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony."
"The prince honored me with an invitation to his birthday banquet."
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Honor as a verb (transitive):
to make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)
Examples:
"I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque."
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Shame as a noun:
Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
Examples:
"When I realized that I had hurt my friend, I felt deep shame."
"The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."
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Shame as a noun:
Something to regret.
Examples:
"It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."
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Shame as a noun:
Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.
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Shame as a noun:
The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.
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Shame as a noun:
That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.
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Shame as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To feel shame, be ashamed.
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Shame as a verb (transitive):
To cause to feel shame.
Examples:
"I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval."
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Shame as a verb:
To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
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Shame as a verb (obsolete):
To mock at; to deride.