Reverence synonyms and antonyms
rĕv'ər-əns
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Part of speech:
Consideration; courteous regard
The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.
A person or thing that brings respect and fame to a school, country, etc.
contempt (antonym)
The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn.
praise (related)
(Archaic) A reason or basis for praise
disrespect (antonym)
Disrespect is defined as rudeness or a lack of courtesy.
scorn (antonym)
Scorn describes a feeling of contempt for something or someone.
A strong predilection or enthusiasm:
Great love, devotion, and respect
The ceremonies, prayers, or other religious forms by which this love is expressed:
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A stroke with such a bow
An act done or thing given to show the relationship between lord and vassal
The act or condition of prostrating (lying flat) oneself, as a sign of humility.
The act of genuflecting
The state or quality of being devout.
The quality of being religious; religiosity
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hatred (antonym)
The definition of hatred is a feeling of intense dislike.
disdain (antonym)
A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn.
mockery. See syn. study at honor.honor (antonym)
The expression of reverence
disregard (antonym)
The act or state of deliberately not paying attention or caring about; misregard.
despise (antonym)
respect
The act of idolizing, adoring or worshiping, especially to excess
To love greatly or honor highly; idolize
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To revere is to think very highly of someone or to greatly admire someone.
To venerate is to treat or regard someone with great respect.
like (related)
(Usually plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
sacred (related)
The act of adoring, especially reverently
A reason for dread or apprehension:
A mixed feeling of reverence, fear, and wonder, caused by something majestic, sublime, sacred, etc.
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irreverence (antonym)
The definition of irreverence is disrepect.
humility (related)
admiration (related)
sincerity (related)
deference (related)
solemnity (related)
zeal (related)
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gentleness (related)
kindness (related)
(Archaic) Judgment; opinion.
obsequiousness
The quality of being obsequious; servile compliance
A particular point or aspect; respect:
Exaltation is defined as a feeling of ecstasy or extreme happiness, or the act of praising someone highly.
A source of fear, awe, or reverence:
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ridicule (antonym)
The words or other products of expression used in this way:
affection (related)
thankfulness (related)
modesty (related)
Synonym Study
- Dread , as it comes into comparison here, suggests extreme fear mixed with awe or reverence a dread of divine retribution
- Awe refers to a feeling of fearful or profound respect or wonder inspired by the greatness, superiority, grandeur, etc. of a person or thing and suggests an immobilizing effect
- Veneration implies worshipful reverence for a person or thing regarded as hallowed or sacred and specifically suggests acts of religious devotion
- Reverence is applied to a feeling of deep respect mingled with love for someone or something one holds sacred or inviolable and suggests a display of homage, deference, etc.
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