Associations to the word «Deference»
Noun
- Manner
- Intimacy
- Delicacy
- Accord
- Regard
- Compromise
- Zeal
- Affection
- Legislature
- Statute
- Expertise
- Inconvenience
- Inclination
- Interpretation
- Personage
- Stable
- Consideration
- Contempt
- Pretence
- Feeling
- Greatness
- Eminence
- Acquaintance
- Clause
- Compliment
- Posture
- Habit
- Tone
- Diligence
- Equality
- Pronoun
- Smiley
- Scrutiny
- Objection
- Wrestler
- Avoidance
- Hint
- Decision
- Hierarchy
- Court
- Tact
- Gratitude
- Showing
- Custom
- Gesture
- Obligation
- Privilege
- Admirer
- Impress
- Remark
- Dictate
- Landlord
- Solidarity
- Hospitality
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.
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