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veneration vs worship

worship vs veneration

veneration and worship both are nouns.

veneration is not a verb while worship is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
veneration Yes No No No
worship Yes No Yes No
As nouns, worship is a hypernym of veneration; that is, worship is a word with a broader meaning than veneration:
  • veneration: religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
  • worship: the activity of worshipping
veneration (noun) worship (noun)
religious zeal; the willingness to serve God the activity of worshipping
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something a feeling of profound love and admiration
veneration (verb) worship (verb)
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
show devotion to (a deity)
attend religious services
Difference between veneration and worship

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