Synonym discussion: honor homage reverence deference mean respect and esteem shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition <the nomination is an honor>. homage adds the implication of accompanying praise <paying homage to Shakespeare>. reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe <great reverence for my father>. deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence <showed no deference to their elders>
Respect is earned, not automatically granted.
There are many people who were subjected to an upbringing by parents with poor to extremely poor parenting skills.
thy\ˈthī\
adjective
archaic
: of or relating to thee or thyself especially as possessor or agent or as object of an action — used especially in ecclesiastical or literary language and sometimes by Friends especially among themselves
Origin: Middle English thin, thy, from Old English thīn, genitive of thū thou — more at thou.
First use: 12th century
This word is archaic, and no longer in common use.
Why not have reverence for your parents, should they deserve it?
Do you believe in "Honor thy mother and father"?
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Synonym discussion: honor homage reverence deference mean respect and esteem shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition <the nomination is an honor>. homage adds the implication of accompanying praise <paying homage to Shakespeare>. reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe <great reverence for my father>. deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence <showed no deference to their elders>
Respect is earned, not automatically granted.
There are many people who were subjected to an upbringing by parents with poor to extremely poor parenting skills.
thy\ˈthī\
adjective
archaic
: of or relating to thee or thyself especially as possessor or agent or as object of an action — used especially in ecclesiastical or literary language and sometimes by Friends especially among themselves
Origin: Middle English thin, thy, from Old English thīn, genitive of thū thou — more at thou.
First use: 12th century
This word is archaic, and no longer in common use.
Why not have reverence for your parents, should they deserve it?