Antonyms for re spect


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ri-spekt
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspɛkt


Definition of re spect

Origin :
  • late 14c., "relationship, relation; regard, consideration," from Old French respect and directly from Latin respectus "regard, a looking at," literally "act of looking back (or often) at one," noun use of past participle of respicere "look back at, regard, consider," from re- "back" (see re-) + specere "look at" (see scope (n.1)). Meanings "feeling of esteem excited by actions or attributes of someone or something; courteous or considerate treatment due to personal worth or power" are from 1580s, as is sense of "point, particular feature."
  • As in appreciation : noun recognition of worth
  • As in approval : noun good opinion
  • As in love : noun adoration; very strong liking
  • As in notice : noun observation
  • As in obedience : noun good behavior; submissiveness
  • As in obeisance : noun salutation
  • As in attention(s) : noun courtesy
  • As in point : noun aspect, characteristic
  • As in awe : noun amazement
  • As in recognition : noun identification, acknowledgment
  • As in regard : noun affection, good opinion
  • As in regard : noun feature, detail
  • As in respect : noun admiration given by others
  • As in respect : noun way, sense
  • As in reverence : noun high opinion of something
  • As in sake : noun benefit, gain
  • As in tribute : noun testimonial, praise
  • As in viewpoint : noun way of thinking
  • As in way : noun characteristic, habit
  • As in worship : noun honoring, glorification
  • As in veneration : noun reverence
  • As in good manners : noun social graces
  • As in civility : noun niceness
  • As in veneration : noun honoring
  • As in attentiveness : noun consideration
  • As in good name : noun honor
  • As in good report : noun honor
  • As in circumstance : noun situation, condition
  • As in mannerliness : noun courtesy
  • As in politesse : noun courtesy
  • As in repute : noun honor
  • As in submissiveness : noun obedience
  • As in thankfulness : noun appreciation
  • As in tractability : noun obedience
  • As in tractableness : noun obedience
  • As in complaisance : noun agreeableness
  • As in consideration : noun high regard
  • As in courtesy : noun good manners
  • As in deference : noun attention, homage
  • As in detail : noun feature, specific aspect
  • As in duty : noun moral obligation
  • As in estimation : noun belief, guess
  • As in favor : noun approval, good opinion; help
  • As in heed : noun care, thought
  • As in homage : noun devotion, admiration
  • As in honor : noun praise, award
  • As in appreciate : verb value highly
  • As in approve : verb agree something is good
  • As in keep : verb commemorate; pay attention to
  • As in mind : verb comply, obey
  • As in observe : verb celebrate, commemorate
  • As in observe : verb abide by, obey
  • As in rate : verb judge, classify
  • As in recognize : verb acknowledge, understand;
  • As in regard : verb look at; listen to
  • As in regard : verb believe, judge
  • As in respect : verb admire; obey
  • As in revere/reverence : verb have a high opinion of
  • As in accept : verb put up with
  • As in treat : verb act, behave towards
  • As in venerate : verb revere
  • As in worship : verb honor, glorify
  • As in answer to : verb be responsible to
  • As in revere : verb prize
  • As in care : verb regard highly
  • As in adhere : verb conform to or follow rules exactly
  • As in comply : verb abide by, follow agreement or instructions
  • As in admire : verb hold in high regard
  • As in consider : verb regard a certain way
  • As in consult : verb ask, confer
  • As in esteem : verb think highly of

Synonyms for re spect

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