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obeisance vs reverence

reverence vs obeisance

obeisance and reverence both are nouns.

obeisance is not a verb while reverence is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obeisance Yes No No No
reverence Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reverence is a hypernym of obeisance; that is, reverence is a word with a broader meaning than obeisance:
  • obeisance: 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 obeisance include gesture, motion.
obeisance (noun) reverence (noun)
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person 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
obeisance (verb) reverence (verb)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Difference between obeisance and reverence

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