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Glorification vs Reverence - What's the difference?

glorification | reverence |

As nouns the difference between glorification and reverence

is that glorification is the act of glorifying or the state of being glorified while reverence is reverence (deep respect).

glorification

English

Noun

(head)
  • The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.
  • The worshiping of a deity; extolment or laudation.
  • The portrayal of something as being ideal; idealization.

    • reverence

    English

    Noun

  • Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
  • An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
  • * Goldsmith
    • Make twenty reverences upon receiving about twopence.
  • The state of being revered.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • When discords, and quarrels, and factions, are carried openly and audaciously, it is a sign the reverence of government is lost.
  • A form of address for some members of the clergy.
    • your reverence
  • That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.
  • * Shakespeare
    • I am forced to lay my reverence by.

    Derived terms

    * reverent (pos a) * revere (pos v) * reverently (pos adv)

    Verb

  • To show reverence.
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