laurels vs regard

laurels and regard both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

laurels (noun)	regard (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	a long fixed look
the state of being honored	(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
	paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
	a feeling of friendship and esteem
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

laurels (verb)	regard (verb)
	deem to be
	look at attentively
	connect closely and often incriminatingly