Competency
Competency noun - The physical or mental power to do something.
Honesty and competency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Honesty" instead a noun "Competency".
Honesty
Honesty noun - Devotion to telling the truth.
Competency and honesty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Competency" instead a noun "Honesty".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- From then on only Heralds - chosen by Companions for positive traits like honesty and courage - could inherit the throne, ensuring a minimum degree of competency and benevolence for future rulers.
Source: Sketchy Successor
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Honesty and Competency. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competency/honesty
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