English

Detailed Synonyms for deference in English

deference:

deference [the ~] noun

  1. the deference
    the awe; the regard; the respect; the observance; the deference; the esteem
  2. the deference
    the worship; the reverence; the veneration; the deference; the adoration; the respect; the regard
  3. the deference
    the honour; the respect; the deference; the honor
  4. the deference
    – a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard 1
    the respect; the deference
    – a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard 1
    • respect [the ~] noun
      • be sure to give my respects to the dean1
    • deference [the ~] noun
      • his deference to her wishes was very flattering1
  5. the deference
    – a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others 1
    the compliance; the deference; the complaisance; the obligingness; the compliancy
    – a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others 1
  6. the deference
    – courteous regard for people's feelings 1
    the respect; the deference; the respectfulness
    – courteous regard for people's feelings 1

deference

  1. deference

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Related Definitions for "deference":

  1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard1
    • his deference to her wishes was very flattering1
  2. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others1
  3. courteous regard for people's feelings1
    • in deference to your wishes1

Related Synonyms for deference