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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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It was a stunning clash between coaches who, while not exactly friends, appeared to have had a healthy respect for one another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Celebrities who behave recklessly don’t deserve our respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I wanted to respect the fact that these are his beliefs, whether I agree with them or not.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He's always been on my side, so I've got a lot of love and respect for him.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The battle-hardened Jackson had no respect for Jefferson, the man who had fled from Richmond and Monticello when chased by redcoats during the Revolution—the events described in Isaac Granger’s story.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.