Deference Synonyms and Antonyms

dĕfər-əns, dĕfrəns
Obedience
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. compliance
  2. submission
  3. compliancy
  4. acquiescence
  5. amenability
  6. amenableness
  7. complaisance
  8. obedience
  9. submissiveness
  10. yielding
  11. tractability
  12. tractableness
  13. obligingness
Antonyms:
  1. disobedience
  2. noncompliance
  3. impoliteness
Submission or courteous respect given to another, often in recognition of authority.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. honor

Words Related to Deference

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Deference Sentence Examples

  • Taran bowed his head in deference to his master.

  • It is one of absolute loyalty and deference, as to the teaching of inspiration.

  • Dean continued to exhibit restrain with his comebacks in deference to the improved moods around Bird Song.

  • Kiera stood aside, not as much out of deference but out of sudden realization that if she didn't, the man was likely to run her over.

  • It is the Lord that you must give deference to.

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