REVERENCE Synonyms
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 |