veneration

Definitions

Great respect or reverence.

The act of honoring or regarding someone or something with deep devotion.

Examples

The ancient temple is held in high veneration by the local community.

He spoke of his mentor with deep veneration, acknowledging the profound impact she had on his career.

Synonyms

reverence adoration worship respect deference homage awe

Antonyms

disrespect contempt scorn disdain irreverence derision mockery