List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 189

SYNONYMS: honor, homage, reverence, veneration, deference.
These nouns denote admiration, respect, or esteem accorded to another as a right or as due.

Honor, the most general term, is applicable both to the feeling and to the expression of such sentiments: He tried to be worthy of the honor in which he was held.
Homage is an expression of high regard and respect, often in the form of a ceremonial tribute that conveys allegiance: There is no country in which so absolute a homage is paid to wealth.
Reverence is a feeling of deep respect and devotion: Kill reverence and you've killed the hero in man.
Veneration is both the feeling and the reverential expression of respect, love, and awe: Her veneration for traditional learning never wavered.
Deference is courteous, respectful regard for another that often takes the form of yielding to his or her decisions or wishes: Have confidence in your own judgment; don't give undue deference to the opinions of others.