Synonyms of respecting

respecting 1 of 3

preposition

ri-ˈspek-tiŋ 

as in regarding

having to do with

respecting your earlier question, I'd like to make an additional comment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regarding
• concerning
• about
• toward
• on
• of
• touching
• with respect to
• with regard to
• in regard to
• as for
• in respect to
• in view of
• as regards
• as to
• apropos of
• apropos
• as far as
• over

respecting

2 of 3

noun

as in upholding

Related Words

• upholding
• observance
• noninfringement

Dissimilar Words

• violation
• infringement
• breach
• contravention
• trespass
• transgression
• infraction
• offense
• ignoring
• misconduct
• misdemeanor
• sin
• disregard
• forgetting
• wrong
• misfeasance
• misprision
• overlooking
• nonobservance

respecting

3 of 3

verb

present participle of respect

as in admiring

to think very highly or favorably of

an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admiring
• regarding
• appreciating
• praising
• loving
• commending
• considering
• esteeming
• liking
• valuing
• enjoying
• venerating
• approving
• reverencing
• revering
• crediting
• complimenting
• applauding
• acclaiming
• relishing
• favoring
• adoring
• savoring
• drinking (in)
• cherishing
• worshipping
• accrediting
• fancying
• idolizing
• reveling (in)
• delighting (in)
• setting store by
• treasuring
• grooving (on)
• hallowing
• canonizing
• digging
• prizing
• deifying
• doting (on)
• adulating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hating
• despising
• detesting
• abhorring
• disregarding
• loathing
• dismissing
• condemning
• discounting
• disdaining
• deploring
• disapproving
• scorning
• execrating
• disliking
• decrying
• vilifying
• abominating
• frowning (on or upon)
• disfavoring
• discountenancing
• kissing off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respecting

Verb

As a result, in Lourdes the question of respecting even the most frail, sick and vulnerable is particularly acute. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

The goal of that second cleanse is to remove anything left behind while still respecting the skin. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026

The agent optimized for completing the task, not for respecting the prompt intent, and Meta classified the incident as a Sev 1. — Sumit Dhawan, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Efficiency begins with respecting the limits of the person doing the work. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

The task of respecting that important chapter in fashion history while driving the brand forward may be an impossible one. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

This growing self-awareness soon translates into empathy for others and respecting others' points of view. — Lindsay C. Gibson, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2026

Instead of respecting the postgame interview process, Sarkisian blew off Rowe’s attempt to toss him congratulatory softballs. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The council has its own independent contribution to make respecting the unregulated sweepstakes machines. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026