reverence vs action

action vs reverence

reverence and action both are nouns.

reverence and action both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reverence	Yes	No	Yes	No
action	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, action is a hypernym of reverence; that is, action is a word with a broader meaning than reverence:

reverence: an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
action: something done (usually as opposed to something said)

reverence (noun)	action (noun)
an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)	the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
a reverent mental attitude	a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something	something done (usually as opposed to something said)
	a military engagement
	an act by a government body or supranational organization
	the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
	In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
	the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
	the series of events that form a plot
	a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
	the state of being active

reverence (verb)	action (verb)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of	put in effect
	institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

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