Engelsk navneord: deference | |||
1. | deference (om handling) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | His deference to her wishes was very flattering. Be sure to give my respects to the dean. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | respect | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | civility, politeness | ||
Mere specifikke termer | court, homage, last respects, props | ||
2. | deference (om egenskab) courteous regard for people's feelings | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | In deference to your wishes. Out of respect for his privacy. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | respect, respectfulness | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | courtesy, good manners | ||
3. | deference (om egenskab) a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | agreeability, agreeableness | ||