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civility vs respect

respect vs civility

civility and respect both are nouns.

civility is not a verb while respect is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
civility Yes No No No
respect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, respect is a hyponym of civility; that is, respect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than civility:
  • civility: the act of showing regard for others
  • respect: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Other hyponyms of civility include courtesy, deference, devoir.
civility (noun) respect (noun)
the act of showing regard for others behavior intended to please your parents
formal or perfunctory politeness a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
courteous regard for people's feelings
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
an attitude of admiration or esteem
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
civility (verb) respect (verb)
regard highly; think much of
show respect towards
Difference between civility and respect

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