What does deference mean?
Deference means Great respect..
Deference
/ˈdɛfəɹəns/ · noun
Meaning
Great respect..
Definitions by Sense
- Great respect.
- The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
Example Sentences
The children treated their elders with deference.
By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.
Michael in turn benefits from Tom. He loosens up a bit, stops talking so much like one of the bad novels he used to read, and learns to give his intellect a rest once in a while in deference to the emotions.
Synonyms for deference
Antonyms for deference
Related Words
Word Forms
- deferences
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deference?
Common synonyms include honor, respect, compliance, complaisance.
What is the opposite of deference?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use deference in a sentence?
The children treated their elders with deference.
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