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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
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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Both the university and the Chinese foreign ministry have also declined to confirm the researcher's identity, citing respect for the family and personal privacy.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

They are being discerning, they added, looking for someone who will respect the history and keep the place much the same.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Last month, in an address to the Italian Military Ordinariate, Pope Leo stated that we ought to respect what military people do as a “vocation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“You heard him. He’s made up his mind and you need to respect it. Ha’at’nla! Jo Vegas go diniyala! Ni’ ’at’eed niba’!

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young