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respect

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/
noun
  1. An attitude of consideration or high regard

    "He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

    Similar: aught, consideration, deference, esteem, fealty

  2. Good opinion, honor, or admiration

    Similar: admiration, esteem, honor, recognition, regard

  3. (always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

    "The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."

Synonymsadmiration, esteem, honor, recognition, regard, reverence
Antonymsbelittlement, contempt, contumely, despect, disdain, disparagement
verb
  1. To have respect for.

    "She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

  2. To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

    "I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."

  3. To abide by an agreement.

    "They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."

Synonymshonor, esteem, honor, revere, venerate, esteem
Antonymscontemn, despect, despise, dis, disrespect, diss
interjection
  1. Hello, hi

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