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English noun: deference | |||
| 1. | deference (act) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard | ||
| Samples | His deference to her wishes was very flattering. Be sure to give my respects to the dean. | ||
| Synonyms | respect | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | civility, politeness | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | court, homage, last respects, props | ||
| 2. | deference (attribute) courteous regard for people's feelings | ||
| Samples | In deference to your wishes. Out of respect for his privacy. | ||
| Synonyms | respect, respectfulness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | courtesy, good manners | ||
| 3. | deference (attribute) a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||
| Synonyms | complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | agreeability, agreeableness | ||
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