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respecting Synonyms

Another word for respecting

Choosing another word for respecting depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To feel or show deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements (present participle of respect).

Usage Example

"esteeming the expertise of her colleagues helped the new director build a collaborative research team."

Strongest
esteeming
admiring
honoring
Strong
revering
valuing

• verb (Context 2)

To have due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others; to agree to abide by a law or rule (present participle of respect).

Usage Example

"By observing the privacy of the participants, the study maintained strict ethical standards."

Strongest
observing
honoring
Strong
heeding
upholding

• preposition (Context 3)

With reference or regard to; concerning.

Usage Example

"The committee requested further documentation concerning the proposed changes to the municipal zoning laws."

Strongest
concerning
regarding
about
Strong
touching
as to
anent

Opposites of respecting

The opposite of respecting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disrespecting
disdaining
disregarding
despising
violating
ignoring
flouting
scorning
See all opposites of respecting

• Nearby Words

respectful
respectfully
respectfulness
respecting
respective
respectively
respectworthy

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Respecting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/respecting
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