reverence vs worship

worship vs reverence

reverence and worship both are nouns.

reverence and worship both are verbs.

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

As verbs, worship is a hyponym of reverence; that is, worship 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
worship: show devotion to (a deity)

Other hyponyms of reverence include enshrine, saint.

reverence (noun)	worship (noun)
an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)	the activity of worshipping
a reverent mental attitude	a feeling of profound love and admiration
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

reverence (verb)	worship (verb)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of	love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
	show devotion to (a deity)
	attend religious services

Difference between reverence and worship

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