Antonyms for re spect

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : ri-spekt

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspɛkt

Definition of re spect

Origin : late 14c., "relationship, relation; regard, consideration," from Old French respect and directly from Latin respectus "regard, a looking at," literally "act of looking back (or often) at one," noun use of past participle of respicere "look back at, regard, consider," from re- "back" (see re-) + specere "look at" (see scope (n.1)). Meanings "feeling of esteem excited by actions or attributes of someone or something; courteous or considerate treatment due to personal worth or power" are from 1580s, as is sense of "point, particular feature."

As in appreciation : noun recognition of worth
As in approval : noun good opinion
As in love : noun adoration; very strong liking
As in notice : noun observation
As in obedience : noun good behavior; submissiveness
As in obeisance : noun salutation
As in attention(s) : noun courtesy
As in point : noun aspect, characteristic
As in awe : noun amazement
As in recognition : noun identification, acknowledgment
As in regard : noun affection, good opinion
As in regard : noun feature, detail
As in respect : noun admiration given by others
As in respect : noun way, sense
As in reverence : noun high opinion of something
As in sake : noun benefit, gain
As in tribute : noun testimonial, praise
As in viewpoint : noun way of thinking
As in way : noun characteristic, habit
As in worship : noun honoring, glorification
As in veneration : noun reverence
As in good manners : noun social graces
As in civility : noun niceness
As in veneration : noun honoring
As in attentiveness : noun consideration
As in good name : noun honor
As in good report : noun honor
As in circumstance : noun situation, condition
As in mannerliness : noun courtesy
As in politesse : noun courtesy
As in repute : noun honor
As in submissiveness : noun obedience
As in thankfulness : noun appreciation
As in tractability : noun obedience
As in tractableness : noun obedience
As in complaisance : noun agreeableness
As in consideration : noun high regard
As in courtesy : noun good manners
As in deference : noun attention, homage
As in detail : noun feature, specific aspect
As in duty : noun moral obligation
As in estimation : noun belief, guess
As in favor : noun approval, good opinion; help
As in heed : noun care, thought
As in homage : noun devotion, admiration
As in honor : noun praise, award
As in appreciate : verb value highly
As in approve : verb agree something is good
As in keep : verb commemorate; pay attention to
As in mind : verb comply, obey
As in observe : verb celebrate, commemorate
As in observe : verb abide by, obey
As in rate : verb judge, classify
As in recognize : verb acknowledge, understand;
As in regard : verb look at; listen to
As in regard : verb believe, judge
As in respect : verb admire; obey
As in revere/reverence : verb have a high opinion of
As in accept : verb put up with
As in treat : verb act, behave towards
As in venerate : verb revere
As in worship : verb honor, glorify
As in answer to : verb be responsible to
As in revere : verb prize
As in care : verb regard highly
As in adhere : verb conform to or follow rules exactly
As in comply : verb abide by, follow agreement or instructions
As in admire : verb hold in high regard
As in consider : verb regard a certain way
As in consult : verb ask, confer
As in esteem : verb think highly of

Synonyms for re spect

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