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Backup batsman essentially lacking respect (6)

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revere

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'respect' is the definition.
(revering is a kind of respecting)

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(Other definitions for revere that I've seen before include "Venerate, adore" , "Worship, usually a deity" , "night rider to Lexington" , "Hold in great respect" , "Idolise, venerate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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