Consequence
Consequence noun - The quality or state of being important.
Usage example: a mistake that was of no great consequence
Honor and consequence are semantically related. in importance topic. In some cases you can use "Honor" instead a noun "Consequence".
Honor
Honor noun - Faithfulness to high moral standards.
Consequence and honor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Consequence" instead a noun "Honor".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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There is a legend on Mars about a young Martian who was on his way to a high honor (equal at least to an alien being inducted to a clan), and the consequence of being late was death.
Source: Literature / Double Star -
He becomes an assassin as a consequence of the only way he can satisfy his honor as a devout Buddhist while taking revenge on the clan that framed him for treason.
Source: Hitman with a Heart -
A consequence of being ultra-violent while maintaining a strict honor code is that in fiction they sometimes get to have samurai traits, or at least katana.
Source: Yakuza
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