reverence

(noun) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something. Synonyms: fear, awe, veneration. Examples: "The fear of god." "The chinese reverence for the dead." "The french treat food with gentle reverence." "His respect for the law bordered on veneration."

(noun) a reverent mental attitude.

(noun) an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy).

(verb) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. Synonyms: fear, revere, venerate. Examples: "Fear god as your father." "We venerate genius."