Synonyms for honourable
hon·ourable

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1. honorable, honourableadjective

   worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

   "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"

   Synonyms:
   honorable, good, honest, respectable, estimable, ethical

   Antonyms:
   wrong

2. ethical, honorable, honourableadjective

   adhering to ethical and moral principles

   "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"

   Synonyms:
   honorable, honest, respectable, good, estimable, ethical

   Antonyms:
   wrong

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1. List of paraphrases for "honourable":

   honorable, hon., esteemed, ladies, members, 'honorable, mr, distinguished, rep., dr, lawmaker, dear, respectable, councillors, lawmakers, damen, honourably, assemblyman, madam, member, fellow, hon

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1. Latin Proverb:

   It is honourable to be accused by those who deserve to be accused.

2. William Shakespeare:

   For Brutus is an honourable man So are they all, all honourable men.

3. Danish proverb:

   No revenge is more honourable than the one not taken.

4. Cornelius Tacitus:

   That cannot be safe which is not honourable.

5. Sir Winston Churchill:

   [On recognizing China] But if you recognize anyone it does not mean you like them. For instance, we all recognize the right honourable gentleman the member for Ebbw Vale.