overrespect

verb

Etymology

From over- + respect.

  1. derived from respectus
  2. derived from respect
  3. inherited from respect
  4. formed as overrespect — “over- + respect

Definitions

  1. To show excessive respect for (something or someone).

    • People who were timid and liberals who overrespected him, old man William treated icily. He stood on the porch with hands in his pockets, rocking on his slanted heels, squinting with his webbed eyes, wearing a curl to his lips.

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