distinction vs honor

honor vs distinction

distinction and honor both are nouns.

distinction is not a verb while honor is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
distinction	Yes	No	No	No
honor	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, honor is a hypernym of distinction; that is, honor is a word with a broader meaning than distinction:

distinction: an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
honor: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

Other hypernyms of distinction include accolade, award, honour, laurels.

distinction (noun)	honor (noun)
a distinguishing difference between similar things or people	the quality of being honorable and having a good name
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes	a woman's virtue or chastity
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
high status importance owing to marked superiority	the state of being honored

distinction (verb)	honor (verb)
	accept as pay
	bestow honor or rewards upon
	show respect towards

Difference between distinction and honor

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