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saint vs reverence

reverence vs saint

saint and reverence both are nouns.

saint and reverence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
saint Yes No Yes No
reverence Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reverence is a hypernym of saint; that is, reverence is a word with a broader meaning than saint:
  • saint: hold sacred
  • reverence: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Other hypernyms of saint include fear, revere, venerate.
saint (noun) reverence (noun)
person of exceptional holiness an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal a reverent mental attitude
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
saint (verb) reverence (verb)
declare (a dead person) to be a saint regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
hold sacred
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