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🙏deference

noun
/ˈdɛfərəns/
defer deferential
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Meaning

Polite submission or respect for someone else's opinion or judgment.
Humble submission and respect.
Humble submission and respect. Polite submission and respect.

Example Sentences

She showed great deference to her elders.

He showed deference to his elderly mentor.

The student spoke with deference to his professor.

Example Expressions

in deference to

Synonyms

respect, submission, obedience, reverence, admiration, courtesy
Entry 1
respect, submission, obedience, reverence
Entry 2
respect, reverence, admiration
Entry 3
respect, reverence, courtesy

Antonyms

disrespect, defiance, disregard, rudeness
Entry 1
disrespect, defiance, disregard
Entry 2
disrespect, defiance, rudeness
Entry 3
disrespect, defiance, disregard

Collocations

show deference, pay deference, act in deference

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