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Synonyms & Similar Words
admiring
appreciating
revering
honoring
esteeming
valuing
praising
commending
acknowledging
recognizing
considering
regarding
deferencing
obeying
complying
acquiescing
conceding
yielding
submitting
deferring
paying homage
showing deference
venerating
exalting
glorifying
extolling
lauding
eulogizing
applauding
Meaning of Respecting
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, respecting means showing esteem, admiration, or deference to someone or something
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines respecting as feeling or showing respect, esteem, or deference to someone or something
- Cambridge Dictionary describes respecting as feeling or showing respect, admiration, or deference to someone or something
Example Uses
- The team showed respect to their opponents by shaking hands after the game
- She has a deep respect for her elders and their life experiences
- The company values and respects the diversity of its employees
- He has a lot of respect for people who work hard to achieve their goals
- The community came together to show respect and support for the family who lost their home
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disrespecting
disregarding
disobeying
disobliging
defying
denying
rejecting
refusing
scornfully treating
slighting
snubbing
ignoring
neglecting
overlooking
underestimating
underappreciating
devaluing
demeaning
belittling
mocking
ridiculing
taunting