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respect vs civility

civility vs respect

respect and civility both are nouns.

respect is a verb but civility is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
respect Yes No Yes No
civility Yes No No No
As nouns, civility is a hypernym of respect; that is, civility is a word with a broader meaning than respect:
  • respect: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
  • civility: the act of showing regard for others
Other hypernyms of respect include politeness.
respect (noun) civility (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents the act of showing regard for others
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard formal or perfunctory politeness
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)
respect (verb) civility (verb)
regard highly; think much of
show respect towards
Difference between respect and civility

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