reverence

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈrɛvərəns/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈrɛvərəns/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(rev′ər əns, rev′rəns)

Inflections of 'reverence' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
reverences
v 3rd person singular
reverencing
v pres p
reverenced
v past
reverenced
v past p

reverence
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Sense: A reverential attitude
Synonyms:
respect Collocations, veneration, admiration, regard Collocations, esteem Collocations, adoration, deference, honor Collocations, exaltation
Antonyms:
hatred Collocations, contempt Collocations, disdain Collocations, scorn Collocations, derision, satire, disrespect, condemnation, criticism Collocations, piss-taking (UK, slang)
Sense: The expression of reverence
Synonyms:
veneration, devotion, homage, prostration, piety, praise Collocations
Antonyms:
ridicule, scoffing, mockery, taunting, ribbing, ragging, taunting, joshing, teasing Collocations, winding up, joking Collocations


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