aftermath vs reward

reward vs aftermath

aftermath and reward both are nouns.

aftermath is not a verb while reward is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
aftermath	Yes	No	No	No
reward	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, reward is a hyponym of aftermath; that is, reward is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than aftermath:

aftermath: the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
reward: a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

Other hyponyms of aftermath include corollary, comeupance, comeuppance, just deserts, poetic justice, fruit, sequella, train, payoff, wages.

aftermath (noun)	reward (noun)
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual	an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)	benefit resulting from some event or action
	the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
	a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
	payment made in return for a service rendered

aftermath (verb)	reward (verb)
	strengthen and support with rewards
	act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
	bestow honor or rewards upon

Difference between aftermath and reward

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