Honor:
Honor is the concept of the quality of worthiness and respectability which affects the social standing of an individual. It shows the high respect for someone. It is higher than respect.
Respect:
Respect is the positive feeling of esteem for a person. It is the term of regard for someone. Respect is something that is earned by an individual. It is lower than honor.
Differences:
| Basis | Honor | Respect |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
High respect, great esteem | A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements |
| Synonyms | Confidence, trust, celebration, prestige and glory | Recognition, dignity, esteem, appreciation and consideration |
| Antonyms | Dishonor, disclaimer, unimportance, doubt and criticism | Disfavour, neglect, bad manners, disrespect and ignorance |
| Types | The types of honor are:
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The types of respect are:
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| Word origin | It is originated in Middle English: from Old French onor. | It is originated in Late Middle English: from Latin respectus |
| Importance | The importance of honor are:
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The importance of respect are:
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| Pronunciation | Eng (UK): / ˈɒnə / Eng (US): / ˈänər / |
Eng (UK): / rɪˈspɛkt / Eng (US): / rəˈspekt / |
| Relevance | Higher than respect | Lower than Honour |
| Advantages/Benefits | Its advantages are:
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Its advantages are:
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| Categorized | On the basis of someone’s social status | Mainly subjective to one’s personal beliefs and principles |
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