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REVERENCE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word reverence. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word reverence. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REVERENCE

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awe
nounn
noun

• an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

verb

• inspire awe in

veneration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

admiration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• a favorable judgment

adoration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

• the act of admiring strongly

• the worship given to God alone

deference
nounn
noun

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• courteous regard for people's feelings

• a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

esteem
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• look on as or consider

homage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• respectful deference

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

respect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

worship
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of worshipping

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• show devotion to (a deity)

• attend religious services

venerate
verbv
verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

fear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• an anxious feeling

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

verb

• be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

• be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

• be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

• be uneasy or apprehensive about

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

honour
nounn
noun

• the state of being honored

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

revere
verbv
noun

• a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

• American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Best Hypernyms For REVERENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reverence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
esteem respect action admiration attitude emotion honor prise prize value
Phrases (1)
mental attitude

Alternatives for AWE

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