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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"That horrified me, I just thought these people deserve a wee bit of respect."

From BBC

She felt she was treated with more respect.

From BBC

She has since gravitated towards friends with whom she feels there is mutual respect, even if they disagree.

From BBC

While the market reopened on November 20, guarded by armed police and protected by concrete barricades, it remained closed on Saturday out of respect to the victims of last year's attack.

From Barron's

The Prince of Wales expressed a "deep sense of honour and respect" as he became patron of the SAS's charity.

From BBC

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