reverence

Noun

• an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)

• a reverent mental attitude

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  • 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
    

Verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
  • Fear God as your father
    
  • We venerate genius
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  fear , awe , veneration , revere , venerate