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reverence

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/
noun
  1. Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

  2. An act of showing respect, such as a bow.

  3. The state of being revered.

Antonymsblasphemy, contempt, profanity
verb
  1. To show or feel reverence to.

    Similar: honour, venerate

Synonymshonour, venerate

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