| 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 | ||