Antonyms for reverence
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : rev-er-uhns, rev-ruhns |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛv ər əns, ˈrɛv rəns |
Definition of reverence
Origin :- late 13c., from Old French reverence "respect, awe," from Latin reverentia "awe, respect," from revereri "to stand in awe of, respect, honor, fear, be afraid of; revere," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + vereri "stand in awe of, fear," from PIE *wer- "to be or become aware of, perceive, watch out for" (cf. Old English wær "aware, cautious;" see wary).
- noun high opinion of something
- “His reverence is taking his after-dinner nap and may not be disturbed,” said the man.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- He drew off: and then ran into the highest professions of reverence and affection for you.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- It was to her the revelation of a heart, and she saw with reverence.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- As for his marvellous power, I shall bless it and reverence it all my life.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- To reverence in church, and to guarded language, he also exhorted him.
- Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
- Not from reverence to the written to, however, as you'll find!
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- But his fear arises from his reverence, as I told you before.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- He manifested no reverence for Bishops and Lords, for he felt none.
- Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
- That "man with the pack" always inspired me with awe and reverence.
- Extract from : « Yankee Gypsies » by John Greenleaf Whittier
- He less excited her imagination, less attracted her reverence.
- Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Synonyms for reverence
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