Honor and Scold

Opposite meaning words

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

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Scold is an antonym for honor.

Nearby Words: honour, honorable, honored, honoured, honorably

Scold verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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Honor is an antonym for scold in find fault with topic.

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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