DEFERENCES Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word deferences. (close relations)
Definition of DEFERENCES
deference
Best Alternative Words for DEFERENCES
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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 | ||||||||
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 |