Venerating or worshiping. I see no difference...and I doubt others fail to see the difference as well.
Wonder if God does.
Neither do I as all who bend before idols are worshiping what they stand for....so it's all worship no matter what other colorful name people might use to excuse their behavior....you bend the knee, fold your hands as in prayer...you're worshiping. and yes God sees it as worshiping....scripture attests to that clearly.