Associations to the word «Deference»
Noun
- Politeness
- Humility
- Flattery
- Modesty
- Respect
- Courtesy
- Gentleness
- Sensibility
- Obedience
- Reverence
- Etiquette
- Propriety
- Formality
- Prejudice
- Presumption
- Judgment
- Veneration
- Familiarity
- Restraint
- Opinion
- Benevolence
- Esteem
- Discretion
- Superior
- Tenderness
- Due
- Awe
- Superiority
- Approbation
- Dignity
- Salute
- Homage
- Treat
- Defiance
- Submission
- Conformity
- Admiration
- Wish
- Precedence
- Censure
- Activism
- Sentiment
- Grayson
- Elder
- Willingness
- Dissent
- Authority
- Mover
- Observance
- Dislike
Adjective
Wiktionary
DEFERENCE, noun. Great respect.
DEFERENCE, noun. The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
Dictionary definition
DEFERENCE, noun. 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".
DEFERENCE, noun. Courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy".
DEFERENCE, noun. A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.