DEFERENCE


Meaning of DEFERENCE in English

noun

Synonyms: honor 1, homage, obeisance, reverence

Related Word: acquiescence, compliance; submission, submissiveness

Contrasted words: insolence, irreverence; disesteem, disfavor; discourtesy, incivility, rudeness

Antonyms: disrespect

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