Honor and Smear

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

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Smear is an antonym for honor.

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

Smear verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

Usage example: he is willing to smear his opponent if doing so would win the election

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Honor is an antonym for smear in topics: tarnish a reputation, rub on.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

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