reverence
Nouns
-
(n) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
- 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
- (n) a reverent mental attitude
- (n) an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
Verbs
-
(v) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
- Fear God as your father
- We venerate genius