honor vs citation

citation vs honor

honor and citation both are nouns.

honor is a verb but citation is not a verb.

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

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

honor: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
citation: an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

Other hyponyms of honor include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, 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)	citation (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name	an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
a woman's virtue or chastity	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding
the state of being honored	a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
	(law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.)

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

Difference between honor and citation

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