respect

[ri-spekt] / rɪˈspɛkt /

NOUN

admiration given by others

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciation awe consideration deference dignity esteem fear honor recognition regard reverence tribute

STRONG

account adoration approbation courtesy estimation favor homage obeisance ovation repute testimonial veneration worship

Antonyms

STRONGEST

criticism disdain dishonor disregard disrespect ignorance neglect

STRONG

bad manners disfavor

NOUN

way, sense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reference regard relation

STRONG

aspect bearing character connection detail facet feature matter particular point

Antonyms

STRONG

whole

WEAK

disdain dishonor disrespect

VERB

admire; obey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adhere to appreciate comply with heed honor recognize regard revere uphold value

STRONG

adore attend esteem follow note notice reverence spare venerate

WEAK

abide by be awed by be kind to defer to have good opinion of have high opinion look up to observe of pay attention set store by show consideration show courtesy take into account think highly of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

hate

WEAK

condemn disobey disrespect scorn

Example Sentences

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Tracy said he wanted to respect the source material, but without feeling constricted by it.

From Barron's

It’s time to show some respect again, with Treasuries no longer moving in lockstep with stocks.

From Barron's

Resort operations worsened, some critics say, after the 2020 departure of a respected ski industry executive who had served as CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lacking both the respect of the clergy and Khomeini's personal popularity, the new supreme leader moved cautiously to build his own power base.

From BBC

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