respect
n 1: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in
that respect" [syn: {regard}]
2: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or
well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has
earned high regard" [syn: {esteem}, {regard}] [ant: {disesteem}]
3: an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect
for him" [syn: {esteem}, {regard}] [ant: {disrespect}]
4: an courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or
regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering";
"be sure to give my respects to the dean" [syn: {deference}]
5: behavior intended to please your parents; "their children
were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law
school out of respect for his father's wishes" [syn: {obedience}]
6: a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly
regard for love"; "he inspires respect" [syn: {regard}]
7: courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to
your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" [syn: {deference},
{respectfulness}]
v 1: regard highly; think much of [syn: {esteem}, {value}, {prize},
{prise}] [ant: {disrespect}, {disrespect}]
2: show respect towards; "honor your parents!" [syn: {honor}, {honour},
{abide by}, {observe}] [ant: {disrespect}]