noun
Meaning 1
Any scruple caused by a sense of duty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pundonor
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
point of honor
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noun
Meaning 2
The obligation to demand and to receive satisfaction for an insult, especially by fighting a duel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pundonor
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
a concern that seriously reflects on your honor
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: concern
History
Etymology
Compare French point d'honneur.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: kunnia-asia — matter arising from a sense of duty
- French: point d'honneur — matter arising from a sense of duty
- Hebrew: עניין של כבוד — matter arising from a sense of duty