DERELIGIONISING Antonyms

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• a reverent mental attitude

• an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)

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

• render holy by means of religious rites

• give religious sanction to, such as through an oath

• make pure or free from sin or guilt

• give a spiritual meaning to; read in a spiritual sense

• elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

• purify from the corrupting influences of the world

• To reverence (a deity, etc.) with supreme respect and veneration; to perform religious exercises in honour of.

• To honour with extravagant love and extreme submission, as a lover; to adore; to idolize.

• To participate in religious ceremonies.