DEFERENCE Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word deference. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFERENCE
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respect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • an attitude of admiration or esteem • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • behavior intended to please your parents • a feeling of friendship and esteem • courteous regard for people's feelings verb • regard highly; think much of • show respect towards | ||||||||
honor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||||
esteem | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • regard highly; think much of • look on as or consider | ||||||||
regard | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare • a long fixed look • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of friendship and esteem • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • deem to be • look at attentively • connect closely and often incriminatingly | ||||||||
reverence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • a reverent mental attitude • an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) verb • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||||
veneration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God | ||||||||
complaisance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||||||||
compliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • acting according to certain accepted standards • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others • the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another | ||||||||
compliancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||||||||
obligingness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||||||||
respectfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • courteous regard for people's feelings |