reverence vs saint

saint vs reverence

reverence and saint both are nouns.

reverence and saint both are verbs.

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

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

reverence: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
saint: hold sacred

Other hyponyms of reverence include enshrine, worship.

reverence (noun)	saint (noun)
an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)	person of exceptional holiness
a reverent mental attitude	model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something	a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

reverence (verb)	saint (verb)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of	declare (a dead person) to be a saint
	hold sacred

Difference between reverence and saint

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