deference
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) Great respect.
- (countable, uncountable) The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
Synonyms
respectfulness and modesty
showing respect
treating with honour
recedence
Translations
deferenza
déférence
deferencia
deferência
Ehrerbietung
σεβασμός
hürmet
eerbied
deferència
cærimoniaFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɛfəɹəns/
Etymology
From French déférence. Morphologically defer + -ence.
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