reverence vs veneration

reverence

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

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

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

  • The state of being revered. 

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

verb
  • To show or feel reverence to. 

veneration

noun
  • Profound reverence, respect or awe. 

  • The act of venerating or the state of being venerated. 

  • Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion. 

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