worship vs reverence

reverence vs worship

worship and reverence both are nouns.

worship and reverence both are verbs.

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

As verbs, reverence is a hypernym of worship; that is, reverence is a word with a broader meaning than worship:

worship: show devotion to (a deity)
reverence: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Other hypernyms of worship include fear, revere, venerate.

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

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

Difference between worship and reverence

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