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

Good media outreach starts with respecting the reporter’s time and understanding what matters to their audience. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

None of those guys could ever be accused of advocating for liberal democracy or respecting the dignity of others. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Being proud to be Jewish, educating the world and respecting one another. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Kane, too, is encouraged by the number of artists who are respecting the craft of lyricism. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 14 July 2026

Faivre’s utmost goal was changing the villa’s large, austere spaces into welcoming living areas—all while still respecting the building’s original, Brutalist vision. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Misuse is not tolerated, and these programs operate with transparency while fully respecting constitutional protections. — Charles "chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

While accepting the Living Legend Icon Award, Hill opened up about the importance of respecting others' dignity. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

There are some grievances in this that have appeared in Curb like respecting wood, the happy new year line, the chat and cut, is that intentional? — Peter White, Deadline, 26 June 2026