fondness vs respect

fondness and respect both are nouns.

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

As nouns, respect is a hyponym of fondness; that is, respect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fondness:

Other hyponyms of fondness include attachment, fond regard, protectiveness, regard, soft spot.

fondness (noun)	respect (noun)
a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love	behavior intended to please your parents
a positive feeling of liking	a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
a predisposition to like 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)

fondness (verb)	respect (verb)
	regard highly; think much of
	show respect towards