honor vs cachet

cachet vs honor

honor and cachet both are nouns.

honor is a verb but cachet is not a verb.

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

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

honor: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
cachet: an indication of approved or superior status

Other hyponyms of honor include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, pennant, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, distinction, honorable mention, mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, trophy, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt.

honor (noun)	cachet (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name	a seal on a letter
a woman's virtue or chastity	an indication of approved or superior status
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal
the state of being honored

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

Difference between honor and cachet

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