reverence

Noun
  1. A feeling of profound respect for someone or something (synset 107536278)
    "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"
    is a type of: emotion - any strong feeling
    same as: awe, fear, veneration
  2. A reverent mental attitude (synset 106217296)
    is a type of: attitude, mental attitude - a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
  3. An act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) (synset 101230591)
    is a type of: action - something done (usually as opposed to something said)
    subtypes:
    • bow, bowing, obeisance - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
    • curtsey, curtsy - bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
Verb
  1. Regard with feelings of respect and reverence;
    Consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of (synset 201782485)
    "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
    is a type of: esteem, prise, prize, respect, value - regard highly; think much of
    subtypes:
    same as: fear, revere, venerate

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