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bowing vs reverence

reverence vs bowing

bowing and reverence both are nouns.

bowing is an adjective but reverence is not an adjective.

bowing is not a verb while reverence is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bowing Yes Yes No No
reverence Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reverence is a hypernym of bowing; that is, reverence is a word with a broader meaning than bowing:
  • bowing: bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
  • reverence: an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
Other hypernyms of bowing include gesture, motion.
bowing (noun) reverence (noun)
managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting a reverent mental attitude
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
bowing (adjective) reverence (adjective)
showing an excessively deferential manner
bowing (verb) reverence (verb)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Difference between bowing and reverence

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