Humble and Honor

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Humble verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.

Usage example: Philip was utterly humbled by a crushing defeat in the first round of the state chess tournament

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Honor is an antonym for humble in shame topic.

Nearby Words: humbled, humbling, humbly

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

Usage example: the newlyweds were honored with a dinner given by the bride's grandmother

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Humble is an antonym for honor.

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

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