Honor and Offend

Honor

Honor verb - To show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration.

Offend is an antonym for honor.

Offend

Offend verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.
Usage example: the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal

Honor is an antonym for offend.

Both words in one sentence

  • Anything, apparently up to and including Robert's very existance, can offend his honor.
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