Associations to the word «Deference»
Noun
- Politeness
- Humility
- Flattery
- Modesty
- Respect
- Courtesy
- Gentleness
- Sensibility
- Obedience
- Reverence
- Etiquette
- Propriety
- Formality
- Prejudice
- Presumption
- Judgment
- Veneration
- Familiarity
- Restraint
- Opinion
- Benevolence
- Esteem
- Discretion
- Superior
- Tenderness
- Due
- Awe
- Superiority
- Approbation
- Dignity
- Salute
- Homage
- Treat
- Defiance
- Submission
- Conformity
- Admiration
- Wish
- Precedence
- Censure
- Activism
- Sentiment
- Grayson
- Elder
- Willingness
- Dissent
- Authority
- Mover
- Observance
- Dislike
Adjective
Wiktionary
DEFERENCE, noun. Great respect.
DEFERENCE, noun. The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
Dictionary definition
DEFERENCE, noun. 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".
DEFERENCE, noun. Courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy".
DEFERENCE, noun. A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.