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respect

/rɪ'spɛkt/

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

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regard

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detail item point
noun
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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esteem regard

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honour laurels honor
noun
an attitude of admiration or esteem
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"she lost all respect for him"

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esteem regard

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disrespect

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mental attitude attitude
noun
a feeling of friendship and esteem
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"he inspires respect"

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regard

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affection affectionateness fondness heart philia tenderness warmheartedness warmness
verb
regard highly; think much of
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"I respect his judgement"

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esteem prise prize value

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disrespect

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reckon view consider regard see
verb
show respect towards
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abide by honor honour observe

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disrespect

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accept
noun
behavior intended to please your parents
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"he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"

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obedience

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filial duty
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courteous regard for people's feelings
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"out of respect for his privacy"

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deference respectfulness

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good manners courtesy
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a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
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"be sure to give my respects to the dean"

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deference

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civility politeness

Antonyms of respect