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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
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criticism disdain dishonor disregard disrespect ignorance neglect
STRONG
bad manners disfavor
NOUN
way, sense
Synonyms
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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
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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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Cavallari: I have a lot of respect for Lauren, and I think it’s been really nice to get to know this version of her, as adults, as moms, as business owners.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

There was plenty of mutual respect when the two heavyweights faced the media, but Fury - boxing's consummate showman - eventually delivered the headline-grabbing moment the room had been waiting for.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Mr. Soderbergh’s indie efforts, such as this one, carry a pleasing respect for the dynamism of the multiplex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

So expressing gratitude, much less holding women in respect, is experienced as emasculating.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

He explained that I was a guest for the weekend and they had to treat me with respect.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney