Words Like DEFERENCE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEFERENCE.

8 Alternative Words Similar to deference

1 Respect Noun      Synonym Words Like Respect
2 Respectfulness Noun      Synonym Words Like Respectfulness
3 Compliance Noun      Synonym Words Like Compliance
4 Civility Noun      Synonym Words Like Civility
5 Courtesy Noun      Synonym Words Like Courtesy
6 Politeness Noun      Synonym Words Like Politeness
7 Regard Noun      Synonym Words Like Regard
8 Props Noun      Hyponym Words Like Props

2 examples of deference

1 be sure to give my respects to the dean
2 out of respect for his privacy

9 definitions of deference

1 A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance.
2 a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
3 courteous regard for people's feelings
4 a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
5 Submission or courteous yielding to the opinion, wishes, or judgment of another.
6 Courteous respect. See Synonyms at honor.
7 A yielding in opinion; submission to the opinion, judgment, or wish of another; hence, regard, respect, or submission in general: as, a blind deference to authority.
8 Great respect.
9 The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
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