Respect converting mad wrath (6)
I believe the answer is:
admire
'respect' is the definition.
(I know this)
'converting mad wrath' is the wordplay.
'converting' indicates an anagram.
'wrath' becomes 'ire' (both can mean anger).
'mad' anagrammed gives 'adm'.
'adm'+'ire'='ADMIRE'
(Other definitions for admire that I've seen before include "Hold in high regard" , "Look at (someone or something) with pleasure" , "Esteem, look up to" , "'Esteem, appreciate (6)'" , "Goggle at" .)