Synonyms of veneration

Noun

1. fear, reverence, awe, veneration, emotion

usage: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"

2. idolatry, devotion, veneration, cultism, worship

usage: religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

Definition and meaning of veneration (Dictionary)