respect vs laurels

laurels vs respect

respect and laurels both are nouns.

respect is a verb but laurels is not a verb.

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

As nouns, laurels is a hypernym of respect; that is, laurels is a word with a broader meaning than respect:

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

Other hypernyms of respect include honor, honour.

respect (noun)	laurels (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard	the state of being honored
courteous regard for people's feelings
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
an attitude of admiration or esteem
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

respect (verb)	laurels (verb)
regard highly; think much of
show respect towards

Difference between respect and laurels

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