laurels vs mention

mention vs laurels

laurels and mention both are nouns.

laurels is not a verb while mention is a verb.

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

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

laurels: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
mention: an official recognition of merit

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

laurels (noun)	mention (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	an official recognition of merit
the state of being honored	a remark that calls attention to something or someone
	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

laurels (verb)	mention (verb)
	make mention of
	commend
	make reference to

Difference between laurels and mention

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