Definition: (noun) A feeling of profound respect for someone or something.
Synonyms: reverence, awe, fear.
Usage: Cornelius bade farewell to De Ruyter, to the Ruart de Pulten, and to glory, kissed the knees of the Grand Pensionary, for whom he entertained the deepest veneration, and retired to his house at Dort.
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Source: The Free Dictionary