homage vs reverence

homage

noun
  • A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death 

  • An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. 

  • In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights. 

reverence

noun
  • The state of being revered. 

  • An act of showing respect, such as a bow. 

  • Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context. 

  • That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state. 

  • A form of address for some members of the clergy. 

verb
  • To show or feel reverence to. 

How often have the words homage and reverence occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )