veneration vs reverence
reverence vs venerationveneration and reverence both are nouns.
veneration is not a verb while reverence is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| veneration | Yes | No | No | No |
| reverence | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
veneration and reverence
are synonyms defined as:
- veneration and reverence: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
| veneration (noun) | reverence (noun) |
|---|---|
| religious zeal; the willingness to serve God | an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) |
| a feeling of profound respect for someone or something | a reverent mental attitude |
| a feeling of profound respect for someone or something |
| veneration (verb) | reverence (verb) |
|---|---|
| regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of |
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