Meaning: Deep respect or veneration for someone or something
Hindi: श्रद्धा
Synonyms: respect, awe, admiration, veneration
Antonyms: disrespect, contempt
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1
reverence in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Antonyms
Identify the antonym of 'Reverence'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Disrespect
The word 'Reverence' means deep respect or veneration for someone or something.
Option 4 (Disrespect) is correct because it means lack of respect, the exact opposite of reverence.
Option 1 (Respect) is wrong as it is a synonym of reverence.
Option 2 (Esteem) is wrong because it is a synonym meaning high regard.
Option 3 (Honor) is wrong as it is also a synonym meaning great respect. - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Reverence
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Contempt
'Reverence' means deep respect or veneration.
'Contempt' means strong dislike or disrespect — the exact opposite, hence the antonym.
'Respect', 'Devotion' and 'Worship' are synonyms of reverence.
Examples
- “The students bowed in reverence to their teacher.”
reverence – questions
What is the meaning of reverence in Hindi?
reverence means “श्रद्धा” in Hindi. In English: Deep respect or veneration for someone or something
What are the synonyms of reverence?
Synonyms of reverence: respect, awe, admiration, veneration.
What is the opposite of reverence?
Antonyms of reverence: disrespect, contempt.
Has reverence been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – reverence has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2025 T-1.