deference

Letters that make deference

d, e, f, n, c, r are letters that make 'deference'

Words within deference

ER, re, en, CE, DE, NC, Re, Ce, Er, Fe, defer are words within 'deference'


3 possible definitions for 'deference'

Deference as "courteous regard for people's feelings"

Under this definition, deference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

respectfulness, respect have the same meaning as 'deference'

deference as a type

'deference' can be a type of good manners, courtesy.

Derivatives of deference

respectful, accede, give in, defer, observe, abide by, regardful, venerating, submit, bow, honor, honour, respect, deferent, deferential, reverential are derivatives of 'deference'.

Example of deference used within this context

"in deference to your wishes", "out of respect for his privacy"


Deference as "a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others"

Under this definition, deference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

complaisance, obligingness, compliance, compliancy have the same meaning as 'deference'

deference as a type

'deference' can be a type of agreeableness, agreeability.

Derivatives of deference

follow, abide by, comply, regardful, complaisant, obliging, compliant, deferent, deferential are derivatives of 'deference'.


Deference as "a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard"

Under this definition, deference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

respect has the same meaning as deference

deference as a type

'deference' can be a type of politeness, civility.

Types of deference

court, homage, last respects, props are types of 'deference'.

Derivatives of deference

observe, abide by, regardful, honor, honour, respect, prise, value, esteem, deferent, deferential, prize are derivatives of 'deference'.

Example of deference used within this context

"his deference to her wishes was very flattering", "be sure to give my respects to the dean"



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