Reverence and Violate

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Reverence verb - To offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power.

Usage example: devotees coming to reverence their god

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Violate is an antonym for reverence.

Violate verb - To fail to keep.

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Reverence is an antonym for violate.

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