Definition of deference Deference
/dɛˈfɚʌns/ - [deferuns] - def•er•ence
We found 8 definitions of deference from 5 different sources.
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What does deference mean?
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NounPlural: deferences |
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| deference - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" | ||
| respect | ||
| civility, politeness formal or perfunctory politeness | ||
| homage, court respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor" | ||
| last respects the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" | ||
| deference - courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" | ||
| respect, respectfulness | ||
| good manners, courtesy a courteous or respectful or considerate act | ||
| deference - a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||
| complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness | ||
| agreeability, agreeableness a temperamental disposition to be agreeable | ||
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Wiktionary 
- deference (Noun)
Great respect. - deference (Noun)
The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- deference (n.)
A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance.
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deference
Favourable regard.
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🔤- deference, noun, singular of deferences.
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