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Definition of Reverence
1. Noun. A feeling of profound respect for someone or something. "His respect for the law bordered on veneration"
Exact synonyms: Awe, Fear, Veneration
Generic synonyms: Emotion
Derivative terms: Fear, Revere, Reverent, Reverential, Venerate
Generic synonyms: Emotion
Derivative terms: Fear, Revere, Reverent, Reverential, Venerate
2. Verb. Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. "Sam cannot reverence Sue "; "We venerate genius"
Exact synonyms: Fear, Revere, Venerate
Generic synonyms: Esteem, Prise, Prize, Respect, Value
Specialized synonyms: Enshrine, Saint, Worship
Derivative terms: Fear, Reverent, Reverent, Veneration, Venerator
Generic synonyms: Esteem, Prise, Prize, Respect, Value
Specialized synonyms: Enshrine, Saint, Worship
Derivative terms: Fear, Reverent, Reverent, Veneration, Venerator
3. Noun. A reverent mental attitude.
Generic synonyms: Attitude, Mental Attitude
Antonyms: Irreverence
Derivative terms: Revere, Reverent, Reverential
Antonyms: Irreverence
Derivative terms: Revere, Reverent, Reverential
4. Noun. An act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy).
Definition of Reverence
1. n. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.
2. v. t. To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate.
Definition of Reverence
1. [v -ENCED, -ENCING, -ENCES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reverence
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