Synonyms of respect

Noun


1. respect, regard, detail, item, point

usage: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"

2. esteem, regard, respect, honor, honour, laurels

usage: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"

3. respect, esteem, regard, attitude, mental attitude

usage: an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"

4. deference, respect, politeness, civility

usage: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

5. obedience, respect, filial duty

usage: behavior intended to please your parents; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"

6. regard, respect, affection, affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia

usage: a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"

7. deference, respect, respectfulness, courtesy, good manners

usage: courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"

Verb


1. respect, esteem, value, prize, prise, see, consider, reckon, view, regard

usage: regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"

2. respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe, accept

usage: show respect towards; "honor your parents!"

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Definition and meaning of respect (Dictionary)