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deference

/ deference /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
"his deference to her wishes was very flattering"
"be sure to give my respects to the dean"
Type of:
politeness civility
Kinds of:
court homage last respects props
Derived:
respect honor honour abide by observe
noun Sense 2
courteous regard for people''s feelings
"in deference to your wishes"
"out of respect for his privacy"
Type of:
courtesy good manners
Derived:
respect honor honour abide by observe
noun Sense 3
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Type of:
agreeableness agreeability
Derived:
comply follow abide by
Semantic Complexity
45%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
23
Times Searched
1
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Related Words

politeness civility court homage last respects props courtesy good manners agreeableness agreeability