laurels vs esteem

laurels and esteem both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
laurels	Yes	No	No	No
esteem	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

laurels: the state of being honored
esteem: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

Other hyponyms of laurels include glorification, glory, celebrity, fame, renown, regard, respect, reputation, repute.

laurels (noun)	esteem (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	an attitude of admiration or esteem
the state of being honored	a feeling of delighted approval and liking
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

laurels (verb)	esteem (verb)
	look on as or consider
	regard highly; think much of