reverence vs curtsy

reverence and curtsy both are nouns.

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

As nouns, curtsy is a hyponym of reverence; that is, curtsy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverence:

Other hyponyms of reverence include bow, bowing, obeisance, curtsey.

reverence (noun)	curtsy (noun)
an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)	bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
a reverent mental attitude
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

reverence (verb)	curtsy (verb)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of	make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
	bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting