WordCmp.com

reverence vs veneration

veneration vs reverence

reverence and veneration both are nouns.

reverence is a verb but veneration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverence Yes No Yes No
veneration Yes No No No
As nouns, reverence and veneration are synonyms defined as:
  • reverence and veneration: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Other synonyms of reverence include awe, fear.
reverence (noun) veneration (noun)
an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
a reverent mental attitude a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
reverence (verb) veneration (verb)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Difference between reverence and veneration

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.