respect vs fear

fear vs respect

respect and fear both are nouns.

respect and fear both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of respect include think the world of, revere, reverence, venerate, admire, look up to.

respect (noun)	fear (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents	an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard	an anxious feeling
courteous regard for people's feelings	a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
(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)	fear (verb)
regard highly; think much of	be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
show respect towards	regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
	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 respect and fear

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