Respect vs. Decency

Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities.

The state or quality of being decent; propriety.

A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem

Conformity to prevailing standards of propriety or modesty.

The state of being regarded with honor or esteem

Social or moral proprieties.

Consideration or appreciation

Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living.

Due regard for something considered important or authoritative

The quality of being decent; propriety.

A particular aspect, feature, or detail

That which is proper or becoming.

Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.

The quality or state of being decent, suitable, or becoming, in words or behavior; propriety of form in social intercourse, in actions, or in discourse; proper formality; becoming ceremony; seemliness; hence, freedom from obscenity or indecorum; modesty.

To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire

That which is proper or becoming.

To avoid interfering with or intruding upon

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

To avoid violating

the quality of being polite and respectable

To relate or refer to; concern

(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard

(uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration

Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

Good will; favor

To have respect for.

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

To abide by an agreement.

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

To relate to; to be concerned with.

(obsolete) To regard; to consider; to deem.

(obsolete) To look toward; to face.

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To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.

To look toward; to front upon or toward.

To regard; to consider; to deem.

To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.

The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.

Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.

An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.

Reputation; repute.

Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.

Relation; reference; regard.

Consideration; motive; interest.

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point;

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded);

an attitude of admiration or esteem;

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard;

behavior intended to please your parents;

a feeling of friendship and esteem;

courteous regard for people's feelings;

regard highly; think much of;

show respect towards;