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| 1. | [ noun ] an courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard | |
| Synonyms: | respect | |
| Examples: | "his deference to her wishes was very flattering" "be sure to give my respects to the dean" |
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| Related terms: | politeness court last_respects props respect | |
| 2. | [ noun ] courteous regard for people's feelings | |
| Synonyms: | respectfulness respect | |
| Examples: | "in deference to your wishes" "out of respect for his privacy" |
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| Related terms: | courtesy respect | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | |
| Synonyms: | complaisance obligingness compliancy compliance | |
| Related terms: | agreeableness comply | |
| Similar spelling: |
deferent De_Francesco deferential difference deferment De_Franco De_Bernardi |
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