
reverence
n 1: a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"
[syn: {fear}, {awe}, {veneration}]
2: a reverent mental attitude [ant: {irreverence}]
v : regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider
hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your
father"; "We venerate genius" [syn: {fear}, {revere}, {venerate}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0