fear vs respect

respect vs fear

fear and respect both are nouns.

fear and respect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fear	Yes	No	Yes	No
respect	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, respect is a hypernym of fear; that is, respect is a word with a broader meaning than fear:

fear: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
respect: regard highly; think much of

Other hypernyms of fear include esteem, prise, prize, value.

fear (noun)	respect (noun)
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)	behavior intended to please your parents
an anxious feeling	a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something	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)

fear (verb)	respect (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of	regard highly; think much of
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of	show respect towards
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
be uneasy or apprehensive about

Difference between fear and respect

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