honor vs distinction

distinction vs honor

honor and distinction both are nouns.

honor is a verb but distinction is not a verb.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of honor include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, 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)	distinction (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name	a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
a woman's virtue or chastity	a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
the state of being honored	high status importance owing to marked superiority

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

Difference between honor and distinction

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