respect vs lionize

respect is a noun but lionize is not a noun.

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

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

Other hyponyms of respect include celebrate, lionise, tolerate.

respect (noun)	lionize (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
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)	lionize (verb)
regard highly; think much of	assign great social importance to
show respect towards