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veneration Antonyms

Opposite of veneration

Because the opposite of veneration shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Great respect or reverence shown toward a person, tradition, or object, often inspired by age, wisdom, or moral character.

Usage Example

"The community held the retired professor in deep contempt for his decades of selfless mentorship."

Strongest
contempt
disdain
scorn
irreverence
Strong
disrespect
derision

• noun (Context 2)

The religious act of honoring a saint, ancestor, or sacred relic through devotion and ceremonial observance.

Usage Example

"Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the cathedral for the annual desecration of the saint's relics."

Strongest
desecration
profanation
Strong
sacrilege
blasphemy

Similar words to veneration

Words similar to veneration shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

reverence
devotion
deference
homage
awe
exaltation
worship
esteem
See all synonyms of veneration

• Nearby Words

venerableness
venerably
venerate
veneration
venerator
venereal
vengeance

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Veneration. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/veneration
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