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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
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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Last month the economy minister, Archibald, issued new guidance to the economic development agency Invest NI in respect of arms manufacturing.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

But when someone does something they don’t want to do, yet they do it out of love and respect, that, to me, is holy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

With all due respect to the latest generation of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, China appears to be the world leader in robotics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Maybe there was no way to avoid this if the film was ever to get the respect it deserves.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Grandma used to tell me stories about this guy and all the shenanigans he used to pull to earn the respect of his family.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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