reverence in WordNet English dictionary

1. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
   "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"
   fear  reverence  awe  veneration 
   
2. an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
   reverence 
   
3. a reverent mental attitude
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1. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
   "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
   reverence  fear  revere  venerate